Aerobic/Fitness Instructor

Instructs quality group fitness classes provides excellent customer service to members in a safe enjoyable and positive environment that promotes member wellness in accordance with NBCC policies and procedures.

• Plans and provides group fitness classes as one component of a fitness program.
• Leads quality group fitness classes, as directed by the Recreation Supervisor.
• Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
• Able to respond and follow NBCC policies and procedures in emergency situations.
• Assumes a leadership role as a professional in the area of exercise and aerobics.
• Encourages participants to continue with exercises and make healthy choices as part of the group fitness program.
• Maintains working knowledge of fitness industry to provide effective information and training to members.
• Problem solves; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy.
• Arrives 15 minutes prior to start of class, sets up equipment, and greets participants and returns equipment at end of class.
• Provides a safe; clean and supportive environment for members, guest, and staff.
• Promotes participation in membership, group fitness, aquatics and personal training services.
• Communicates regularly with the Recreation Supervisor on current utilization patterns, trends, and fees generated by the group fitness program.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Performs other program-related responsibilities as directed by the Recreation Supervisor.

• Certification in Health and Wellness programming and at least one year experience planning and instructing group fitness or aquatic activities.
• Accredited National Certification: American Council on Exercise (ACE); ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine); AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America); NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association).
• Current CPR/AED & First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.

• Current SilverSneakers certification required to teach for all SilverSneakers classes.
• Specialty certifications (SilverSneakers, Yoga, Zumba, Water Exercise, Tai Chi) preferred but not required.
• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness including the strength; stamina and agility to perform high aerobic levels while assisting others for a period of up to 90 min. Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking; standing; bending; reaching; and lifting up to 50 lbs. at a time.