Group Fitness Instructor - Beginner Fitness

Do you have a passion for fitness? Are you motivated to design and deliver stimulating, creative group fitness experiences to inspire your neighbors? The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers a wide variety of group fitness classes throughout the community.

We are looking for skilled, certified fitness professionals to teach safe, high quality, dynamic group fitness classes powered by creativity and enthusiasm. Strong leadership capabilities, effective communication skills, ability to self-direct and knowledge of current industry standards and trends are a must. Class opportunities are based on center needs and instructor availability.

This is a Part-Time Non-Benefitted position; flexible schedule is required. Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include daytime, evening and weekend classes. Professional Fitness certification and CPR/First Aid certifications are required.

Locations: 
- Sharron Baucom Dale City Rec Center - 14300 Minnieville Rd, Dale City, VA
- Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center - 13025 Chinn Park Drive, Prince William, VA

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older.

NATURE OF WORK                                                                                                        
This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents performs routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner level fitness classes. Example; open schedule classes and personal training. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval. This position is responsible for organizing and conducting lesson and activity plans for assigned classes, monitoring equipment condition, and maintaining program safety.

TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Conducts aerobic, weight training, and/or other exercise classes; and ensures that patrons perform exercises in an accurate and safe manner.
  
2. Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public. Facilitates recreation facility tours; and maintains and updates client membership information.
  
3. Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records. Coordinates exercise and class schedules, tracks class attendance, and reviews class feedback.
  
4. Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
  
5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE

Requires special training in specified activity;

Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity;

Customer service principles;

Basic exercise science principles and theories;

Recordkeeping principles;

Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;

Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;

Modern office technology;

Computers and related software applications.

SKILLS                  

Providing customer service;

Monitoring the use of equipment;

Maintaining basic operational records and reports;

Using a computer and related software applications;

Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;

Utilizing computers and relevant software applications;

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                    

Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS                                                                                                     

Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED                    

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

DIRECTION PROVIDED   

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 16 years old; May require Federal or State background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                                                                          

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.