Zumba Instructor

Zumba InstructorThe Zumba Instructor is responsible for leading quality fitness programs designed to meet the needs of participants through educational and fun classes in a safe and welcoming environment, all while providing exceptional customer service.Responsibilities1. Leads motivating fitness classes according to the assigned schedule. 2. Instructs class to the ability level of the participants. 3. Designs and teaches choreography using music tempo, count and phrase. 4. Provides guidance in safe, proper exercise techniques and group fitness components (i.e. warm-up, aerobic exercise, flexibility, cool down). 5. Works with participants to achieve their fitness goals and monitors participants' perceived rate of exertion. 6. Monitor and record class attendance. 7. Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants. 8. Works with other instructors to ensure all classes are fully staffed. 9. Maintains group fitness equipment and room. 10. Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalentMinimum of one-year experience as a fitness instructorActive participation in Continuing Education Credits (CEC or CEU)Active Zumba Instructor licenseOther Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesCurrent American Red Cross (ARC) CPR/AEDCurrent First Aid CertificationKnowledge of exercise physiology, kinesiology and injury preventionDemonstrated ability to lead and motivate others to achieve their health/wellness goalsInterpersonal and communication skills, including the ability and desire to instruct in front of an audienceAbility to demonstrate all skills necessary and safe proper techniquesOutgoing, energetic and able to motivate and encourage participants to attend and actively participate in classFlexible and adaptive, capable of adapting teaching style to clients of varying ages and abilitiesDemonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivityEquipment, Mental & Physical DemandsEquipment UsedComputerTelephoneExercise equipment (such as free weights, exercise tubing or stability balls)Mental EffortEvaluate, plan and instructAttention to safety standards, procedures, and practicesPhysical RequirementsStanding and movement for up to 60 min. at a timeBending, sitting, stopping, squatting, walking, and runningAbility to lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.Approximately 15-20% demonstration, 80-85% doingAbility to project voiceWorking ConditionsFitness equipmentIndoor/Outdoor environmentsRepetitive Motion