Fitness Instructor (19940303)
- City of Roseville, CA
- Roseville, California
- Nov 14, 2019
- Salary: $25.00-$30.00 Hourly
Job Description
Location
311 Vernon Street Roseville, 95678
Description
FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications on a continuous basis. PERS retired annuitants or current PERS members are not eligible to apply.
IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
THE POSITION
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Fitness Instructor in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. The normal work schedule will vary and may include evenings and weekends.
The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.
THE CITY
The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following CORe Competencies as part of the City's culture:
- Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
- Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
- Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one's own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
- Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
- Collaborate inclusively: Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
- Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
- Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.
The City of Roseville Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department incorporates our culture into our everyday interactions with our co-workers and our community.
- Take Pride - We're proud of the services that we provide to our residents.
- Be Creative - We encourage an environment that allows for passion and innovation.
- Always Improving - We embrace change by fostering opportunities to learn, adapt and grow.
- Work As a Team -Teamwork makes us stronger, more efficient and adds value to our department.
- Make it Fun - We celebrate our co-workers, achievements and successes.
To perform a variety of duties related to teaching and instructing high intensity physical fitness classes.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supervise, coordinate and lead fitness exercise classes.
- Assist in planning, promoting, conducting and evaluating recreation programs and activities.
- Interact and stimulate interest while conducting, demonstrating and supervising program activities such as aerobic, non-aerobic and strength training activities or water fitness program activities for groups and/or individuals.
- Inspect assigned recreation facilities and/or equipment and recommend any necessary repair or maintenance work and supply needs.
- Set up facility as needed for assigned program activity.
- Complete records and reports as required.
- Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of physical fitness, aerobic exercise and personal training.
- Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
- Methods and principles in instructing individuals or groups of children, teens, or adults.
- Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR respiration.
- Principles and practices of safety management.
- On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; stand, bend, stoop, kneel as necessary to instruct a high intensity physical fitness class.
- Intermittently interpret policies and procedures, and explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
- Lead and motivate large group classes.
- Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
- Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
- Communicate tactfully with customers.
- Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience:
- Six months of experience as an instructor in group exercise or personal training, preferred.
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
- Possession of CPR and First Aid certificates within six months of hire.
- Possession of a national certification from an accredited fitness association such as ACE, AFAA, or AEA in group exercise or personal training within six months of hire. Or a Bachelor's degree with emphasis in exercise-related studies.
- Please list you current national fitness instructor certification(s).
- What formats are you qualified/certified to teach?
- Please list your current availability.
- Are you interested in becoming a fitness substitute instructor?
- Are you a current CalPERS member? A current CalPERS member is someone who has funds on deposit with CalPERS.
- Yes
- No
Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications. Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
Job Announcement URL:
http://www.roseville.ca.us/jobs
Recruitment Contact
Contact phone:
(916)774-5475
Contact email:
recruitment@roseville.ca.us
Employer: City of Roseville, CA
The City of Roseville, CA (approximate population 133,000) is a progressive city with its eye on the future but with goals to retain and celebrate its rich historical railroad roots. Located in Placer County at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Roseville is a mere 16 miles from Sacramento, the state capital. Roseville’s climate ranges from hot, dry summers to mild winters.
The City of Roseville is a full-service City with a workforce of approximately 1,150 regular employees and up to 700 temporary employees hired at various times during the year. The City offers promotional opportunities for individuals serious about growing a career, as the City is anticipating about 30 percent of the workforce to retire in the next few years. Employees are our greatest asset, and we seek individuals who are excited about a challenge, creative and results-driven to make a difference for the community. The City is seeking collaborative team members who care about each other and the needs of residents in our community. The City’s core competencies include a focus on people to develop and deliver service-oriented solutions; building trust through honesty and integrity in all interactions; accountability and ownership of the work; effective communication which includes listening to others ideas and questions; collaborating inclusively across teams; and making sound, timely decisions that include taking reasonable risks to remove unreasonable bureaucracy.
If you are wondering about higher education opportunities, the City offers tuition reimbursement to employees and is within driving distance of William Jessup University, Sierra Community College, California State University, Sacramento, and University of California, Davis.
There are so many reasons to love living in Roseville. The City has a large variety of cultural and entertainment venues within and around the city that provide a way for residents and visitors alike to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life. The expansive Westfield Galleria offers a wide variety of shopping and dining delights. Live music can be heard at Roseville’s famous Music in the Park while families enjoy the outdoors with a picnic. During the summer, Downtown Tuesday Nights allow residents to mix and mingle with different vendors and live bands all along the historic Old Town Vernon Street. Other avenues of family fun include Golfland Sunsplash; spending a day at Denio’s Farmers Market & Swap Meet (Roseville’s largest outdoor open market); or browsing through one of Roseville’s museums. Roseville is within driving distance of the best that California has to offer with the fine wineries of Napa, the outdoor activities of Lake Tahoe and Folsom Lake, or the city life of San Francisco nearby. Roseville’s parks and recreation programs and educational systems make Roseville an amazing place to raise a family. Abundant recreational programs, over 60 neighborhood parks, wonderful golf courses, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and thousands of acres of open space provide a great way for all ages to soak in the warm California sun.
Check out a great career opportunity with the City of Roseville. Make a difference in your community, thrive and have fun! What are you waiting for?