Salary: $30.00 Hourly
Location : Appleton, WI
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2023-157
Department: Parks, Recreation and Facilities Mgmt
Division: Recreation – Seasonal Workers
Opening Date: 09/13/2023
Closing Date: 9/18/2023 11:59 PM Central
Examples of Duties
- Ability to teach yoga class, with past experience (yoga certification preferred).
- Can create and instruct class with proper music and cueing.
- Basic knowledge of physiology, anatomy, health & fitness testing and weight control is essential
- Demonstrate modifications of intensity and impact
- Encourage and motivate participants to work at own pace
- Uses proper cueing (visual, correctional and motivational)
- Manage and maintain equipment required for class
- Use safety techniques to properly instruct students
- Monitor and record class numbers for future class planning
- Communicate clearly and effectively with participants making announcements prior to class
- Effectively instruct and maintain a safe, learning atmosphere
- Create a welcoming environment for participants
- Attends staff meetings
- Consistently available to sub when asked
- Communicates with supervisor regarding any concerns (participants, equipment, room, etc)
- Accurately complete paperwork required (timesheet, accident forms, etc)
- Assure own professional growth through reading, studying meetings and attending conferences related to fitness classes
Typical Qualifications
Education: High School Graduate/GED
Experience: Knowledge and/or background of the specific program, program related experience desired
- Have current accredited group fitness certification (i.e. NETA, ACE, ACSM etc); specific class certification a plus (i.e. ZUMBA, TRX, Pilates, Yoga, etc)
- CPR and First Aid certifications required within first 60 days of employment
- Two or more years of group fitness instruction preferred
- Shall wear Parks and Recreation staff uniform per the City of $Appleton dress code
- Adhere to the City of Appleton and Parks and Recreation Department policies and procedures
Supplemental Information
Pay Grade: Certified Fitness Instructor
Employment Season: Seasonal – Ongoing
Work Location: Scheig Center- Memorial Park
Classes may be offered during the following days/times: Monday – Friday (5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
This position is a non-benefited position with the City of Appleton.