Salary: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Location : City of Lakewood, CO

Job Type: Variable Part-Time

Job Number: S0122 - Jun 2022

Department: Community Resources Recreation

Opening Date: 06/02/2022

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary
Held at all four recreation centers (the Link, Carmody, Green Mountain, and Whitlock Rec centers) and Clements Community Center.

City of Lakewood's Statement of Excellence
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

JOB SUMMARY
Group Fitness Instructors can teach at any of the four recreation centers for the City of Lakewood and Clements Community Center. This position is directly supervised by the Fitness Specialist and Fitness Coordinator, and will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:

Instruct aerobic-based group fitness classes to community members. Formats offered by the fitness program include, but are not limited to, low-impact aerobics, senior exercise programs, including SilverSneakers classes, older adult fitness classes, circuit training, and strength training.
Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form.
Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas. Execute risk management plan.
Maintain group exercise certification.

Job Requirements

Group Fitness Instructor: ACE, AFAA, ACSM & YMCA

Supervision Received:
Receives general supervision from the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, and the Fitness and Wellness Programmer.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.
Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

Essential Qualifications
Experience:

Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions.
Minimum of 6 months teaching experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
KSA's and Physical/Mental Reqs
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Awareness and recognition of exercise contraindications
Adherence to class format
Reliable and punctual
Recognition of safety concerns
Working knowledge and aptitude in fitness.
Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate
Ability to make sound decisions.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to use a computer, knowledge of Microsoft Word and/or time entry system
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other City personnel and the general public.
Experience in large group presentations highly recommended
Ability to recognize deficiencies in class and make necessary modifications as needed
Proficient in teaching to the beat of the music (32-count) *
Willingness to encourage participation in other fitness programs offered by the City of Lakewood

EQUIPMENT USEDTelephone
Computer
Fitness equipment (weights/bands/balls)

Variable Part-Time employees receive limited benefits, including a pension plan. Medical and dental care are not provided.

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SPECIAL PROCESS NOTE:The City of Lakewood is committed to the safety of all staff and participants. A thorough background investigation of all prospective employees will be conducted for those who will be working with vulnerable populations, sensitive information, in sensitive locations or with financial data or money. Candidates/staff/volunteers who will have regular interactions with youth and/or vulnerable populations may also be subject to a child abuse background check and must participate in additional abuse awareness and reporting trainings.Please select Yes to acknowledge the background process for this position.

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