SUMMARY

Inwood Athletic Club at The Joliet Park District is seeking motivated, dynamic, flexible fitness professionals. Applicants must be reliable team players who value continuing education and are willing to evolve with the fitness industry. Under the direction and supervision of the Fitness Coordinator, a Group Exercise Instructor is primarily responsible for planning and implementing Group Exercise Classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Plan and instruct Group Exercise Classes based on format, level and class description as detailed in the published group exercise schedule.
• Educate class participants on correct form and alternative moves during the fitness routine.

• Represent the Joliet Park District as an ambassador of health and wellness in the community.
• Promote the Inwood Athletic Club group fitness program and its instructor team.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Other job related duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must hold current nationally recognized Group Exercise and/or Personal Training Certification and any necessary specific format certification (Zumba, Aqua, Spin, BODYPUMP, etc.) and/or college degree in Exercise Science or fitness related field. Preferred applicants hold certifications in multiple formats.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold current CPR certification.

Must be able to pass background check upon employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

In addition to the above, fitness instructors are required to be able to perform and/or demonstrate the physical movements included in the class format being taught. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Inwood Athletic Club is a state-of-the-art facility where instructors have access to a variety of equipment to keep classes and fitness programming on point with current trends. We pride ourselves on providing an atmosphere of community that offers opportunities for all members to achieve their health and wellness goals.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Part time: As scheduled by the Fitness Coordinator based on the Group Exercise Schedule. Classes are scheduled 7 days per week and could include evenings and holidays. Schedule could change quarterly. Fitness Coordinator works with instructor team to determine format based on fitness trends and instructor availability when developing the ongoing schedule. Must be willing and able to sub when necessary.

BENEFITS:

Includes gym membership privileges.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The Joliet Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.