Group Fitness Instructor

Group Fitness Instructor, Rossmoor, Walnut Creek About Rossmoor Rossmoor Walnut Creek is a nationally recognized community for active seniors who are 55 and older. With nearly 10,000 residents in 6,700 homes on 2,000 acres, Rossmoor is a beautiful, serene enclave about 25 miles east of San Francisco. Offering a vast array of activities, residents are inspired to create, enjoy, learn and participate in activities and sports that they never had time to learn or engage in when they were younger. With two golf courses, four swimming pools, tennis, pickleball, lawn bowling and numerous other activities, it is never dull in Rossmoor. Activity studios include dedicated facilities for art, ceramics, lapidary, sewing, and woodworking. Rossmoor also operates its own movie theater, TV station and weekly newspaper. Group Fitness Instructor Rossmoor Walnut Creek is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor who can teach classes for the active senior population of Rossmoor. Under supervision, this position provides exercise instruction to Rossmoor residents through group training, and performs other duties as directed by the Fitness & Aquatic Coordinator to meet the changing needs of residents. This is a part-time on call position (4-8 hrs/week), depending on the number of classes to be taught.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include and are not limited to: Assist members in using safe and effective exercise form during their class session. Design and implement appropriate group exercise programs for residents, including those with special needs. Assist and lead assigned groups, classes and activities in professional and responsible fashion. Attend department meetings as required. Complete employee safety trainings monthly. Enforce Fitness Center policies and etiquette, demonstrating professional attitude and demeanor at all times. Ability to take responsibility for health and safety of others. Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance. Other duties as assigned falling within the purview of the Fitness and Aquatics Manager.

Requirements:

Instructor certification from nationally recognized organization Current and valid American Red Cross certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED Minimum 4 years' experience in teaching Spin, or other forms of group exercise. BA/BS in relevant field / specialty and / or specialty certifications desired Demonstrated excellence in customer service, time and priority management Demonstrated excellence in teamwork, collaboration and communication skills Demonstrated ability to work with senior adults Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and ability to appropriately respond in difficult situations Certifications must be maintained for duration of employment. Ability to teach 4-8 classes per week Demonstrated experience in group fitness background with senior population classes preferred

Additional Requirements:

Clean and valid California driver license and satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Ability to meet the Dept. of Homeland Security requirements confirming identity and right to work in the United States is required. Offer is contingent upon satisfactorily passing pre-employment physical, drug test and physical capabilities assessment. Previous employment must be verifiable.

Pay:

$60.00 per hour

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

group exercise: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Instructor Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person