Instructor IV - SA4000 - REC-LS-NORTH LAKES REC CTR Group ExerciseEffective Date:
9/23/2016
Revision Date:
12/22/2020
Position ID:
SA4000
Career Ladder:
SA
FLSA Designation:
Non-Exempt
City of Denton
Title:
Instructor IV – Group Exercise Instructor
Department/Division:
Parks & Recreation Department
Reports to:
Recreation Specialist
Job Description
Definition: Responsible for leading a group of participants through a series of movements and exercises set to music while inspiring and motivating them to improve their health and
fitness-related behaviors.
Essential Functions:
Assists in maintaining current class records (i.e. attendance, accident and incident reports, etc.)
Reporting safety concerns regarding facility and equipment
Assists with class coverage outside of regularly scheduled classes
Ensures the safety of class participants by adhering to center policies and procedures and by following guidelines set by program certifying agency
Additional Duties:
Become familiar with City of Denton and recreation center operational polices in order to provide customer assistance as needed
Assist with fitness programing
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Must be 18 years old or older
Hold an Adult CPR/AED certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Hold a specialty certificate for a specific group exercise format or a nationally recognized Group Exercise Instructor Certification
Core Competencies:
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and participants
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Ability to move rhythmically to the beat of the music and to incorporate optimal usage of cueing, tempo, choreography, and safe transitional movements from one pattern to another.
Ability to maintain the proper technique, endurance, and level of energy needed to complete each fitness class
Possess a proficient working knowledge of human anatomy, exercise physiology, and physical fitness training principles.
Ability to stay within a scope-of-practice of qualifications when giving advice and recommendations to class participants.
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass physical examination
Retain all certifications required for the position
Retain any continuing education subscriptions required to keep certifications valid
Provide legally purchased music licensed for group exercise instruction
Must be available 15 minutes before and after class to set-up/take-down and answer participant’s questions and to maintain a positive exercise experience
Hold an Adult CPR/AED certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Hold a specialty certificate for a specific group exercise format or a nationally recognized Group Exercise Instructor Certification
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed
Preferences:
Two (2) years’ experience as a group exercise instructor
ACE Group Fitness Instructor, AFAA Primary Group Exercise Instructor, or ACSM Group Exercise certification
Qualified to teach one or more Les Mills™ or SilverSneakers® specialty certification
Advanced specialty group exercise qualification
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in health, exercise science, recreation or physical activity related field
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: E
Sitting: A
Walking: M
Lifting: E
Carrying: E
Pushing/Pulling: E
Overhead Work: E
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: E
Crouching: E
Crawling: M
Bending: E
Twisting: E
Climbing: A
Balancing: E
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: I
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the operation of a computer, portable stage, fitness sound system, battery pack transmitter, and headset microphone. It also requires
use of exercise equipment specific to each group exercise format.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed 97% indoors.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the operation of a computer, portable stage, fitness sound system, battery pack transmitter, and headset microphone. It also requires
use of exercise equipment specific to each group exercise format.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed 97% indoors.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.