Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD) - Hayward, CA
Position Type: Hourly
Salary Range: $26.87 - $36.27 Hourly
Looking to spend some time by the pool this summer? Do you find fitness fun and exciting? Do you have experience teaching and leading workouts? Make an impact in our local communities by joining H.A.R.D. this summer! Our Aquatics team is looking to hire two Group Fitness Instructors this coming summer season! The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, excitement and a positive energy to our programs. Previous professional experience teaching and leading fitness classes in a pool setting is a huge plus! Here are the details about the positions: - Available Positions: 2
- Hourly Rate: $26.87/hour - $36.27/hour
- Work Schedule: Monday through Saturday, up to 15 hours/week
- Typical Work hours: 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- Part-Time, Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position
- Work Location: Hayward Plunge Swim Center & Arroyo Swim Center. Location will be assigned when you are hired.
- Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2024
- Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year. (July 1 - June 30)
First review of applications will be February 20 th , 2024. Applications received after first review will be reviewed as we receive them. This posting may close at any time. POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator II, instructs group fitness classes for a targeted group within the District and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Instructors in this class are primarily responsible for instruction of group fitness classes with fitness instruction certifications from recognized fitness governing bodies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Group Fitness Instructors duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for planning and instructing group fitness programs in one or more assigned fitness areas.
- Motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities
- Work with people of all ages and skill levels
- Provide a safe and fun environment for participants
- Ensure the exercise space is clean and free of health and safety hazards
- Instructs participants on effective workout methods, explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises
- Good communication skills; ability to explain things clearly
- Must be reliable and dependable
- Maintains good public relations and keeps supervisors informed of customer and facility needs
- Maintains records of participation and completes required reports
- At all times, demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and the public
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. While performing the duties of the job, the instructor occasionally works with various types of fitness equipment. The noise level during class can be loud due to up tempo music and choreography. Instructors may be assigned an irregular working schedule including weekends, early mornings and evenings and may have to travel between various locations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have: hearing and speech adequate to communicate in person, vision adequate to clearly distinguish objects and persons at a distance and to identify signs of emergencies; bodily movement adequate to frequently sit, stand, walk, run, jump, reach, turn, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crawl, and push/pull; ability to raise arms above shoulder height; manual dexterity adequate to grasp objects, use fine manipulation, perform lifting and carrying of items up to 50 pounds. The employee must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to complete the workout.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Ability and Skill to:
- Work effectively with seniors, adults, and children participating in a variety of group fitness activities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse community
- Monitor compliance with District regulations and policies, and general safety practices related to group fitness activities; firmly but tactfully enforce rules and regulations
- React quickly and calmly in emergencies
- Report accidents and prepares accident reports, as required
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the work
Knowledge of:
- Fitness training and education methods and techniques in area of specialty
- Standard safety rules and regulations related to public group fitness activities.
Education/Experience/Training
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Recognized competency in field of instructional expertise
- Must possess current certifications in First Aid, CPR and AED and must maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of continued employment
- Possess current certification in fitness instruction
Special Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must pass a fingerprint and/or background clearance prior to employment
- Completion of the Hepatitis B vaccination series is recommended
- Verification of ID and ability work in the USA
- Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) test required
