JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to plan, develop, and lead safe, effective, and enjoyable fitness classes at the Wolfe Adult Recreation Center and/or Smyrna Community Center. This position is under the general guidance of the Recreation Services Manager.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Plans, develops and instructs various fitness classes at the Wolfe Adult Recreation Center and/or Smyrna Community Center.
• Ensures safety of participants during classes.
• Motivates participants through personal high energy and enthusiasm.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge and understanding, exercise principles and choreography and cueing.
• Ability and desire to learn new innovative trends in the fitness industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of fitness equipment.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to perform duties with little to no supervision.
• Ability to adapt quickly and positively to change and/or requested modifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, balance, kneel, stand, swim, jog, talk, and hear.
• The employee is required to use hands to handle, feel, or operate exercise equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must be able to perform exercise for prolonged periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• In the event of an emergency/accident involving a participant, the fitness instructor will assist staff with preparing accident report.
• The employee may be required to work in a warm to hot aquatic environment. The employee may be conducting class in a chlorinated heated pool with water temps between 88 and 92 degrees.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to very noisy when conducting fitness classes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess and maintain fitness certification in the class(es) being taught, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a fitness instructor.
• Must successfully pass criminal background check.

* * * * The City of Smyrna is an Equal Opportunity Employer * * * *

Requisition 380035