Salary: $22.71 - $29.64 Hourly
Location : Monticello, MN
Job Type: Part-time
Department: Monticello Community Center
Opening Date: 04/28/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description of Work The City of Monticello is currently accepting applications for part-time certified fitness instructors to teach evening, weekday classes at the Monticello Community Center. The Community Center offers a fun, positive, and encouraging environment for our staff and guests. We also promote employee use of the facility by providing a free single membership to all employees.
General Statement of Duties: Provides group fitness instruction, monitors, educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision and technical direction of the Program and Operations Manager.
Supervision Exercised: None
Typical Duties Performed
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in this class. Duties may vary somewhat from position to position within a class.
Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides all expected components of a group exercise class; adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching and cool down.Instructs patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts, if appropriate, for each class.Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs; including any safety and maintenance concerns.Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to.Ensures that scheduled class continues if unable to work by finding a suitable substitute for the class.Instructs class with energy and enthusiasm to motivate participants.Provides appropriate communication to Supervisor by phone, written form, email, text or in-person of any pertinent information including responding back to correspondence from Supervisor.Other duties as assigned or apparent. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable ability to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all program participants.Considerable ability to deal courteously with the public and provide excellent customer service.Considerable ability to communicate effectively with the public, other staff and managers.Considerable ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.Considerable ability to develop and implement new movements or class programs.Working ability to provide first aid or emotional support for an injured or unhappy participant.Working ability to deal with difficult patrons.Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing techniques and rhythm.Choreography and music skills.Ability to be professional and motivate class participants.Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members. Work Enviornment:
Duties are performed in an indoor public facility.
Physical Requirements Necessary to Perform the Job: Must be able to lift weight in the amount appropriate for use in classes.Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and kneel to perform and/or demonstrate the class requirements. Minimum and Desirable Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age.Must be a nationally recognized certified instructor or able to obtain within six months or hiring. Must be current with CPR certification.Previous instruction experience preferred.
The Monticello Community Center offers paid sick and safe leave, free single memberships and discounted family memberships. Enrollment in our retirement program (PERA) is also available to employees who meet the earnings threshold.