Job Description

Posting number: 01947

Department: Parks, Rec and Sports Tourism

Division: Rec - Recreation

Job classification: PT Instructor 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation

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Examples of duties

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

PT Fitness Instructor

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of participants in fitness class.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide information to individuals regarding facility policies, procedures, programs, fees and other issues; respond to questions/complaints and initiate problem resolution.
• Conduct group fitness classes; demonstrate or explain how to perform various exercises and routines to minimize injuries and improve fitness levels.
• Maintain knowledge of fitness equipment and exercises; maintain necessary certifications.
• Maintain knowledge of recreational fitness instruction and programming as well as an ability to maintain effective relationships with citizens of all groups.
• Maintain cleanliness of fitness equipment and exercise rooms.
• Communicate clear and concise information and instruction to patrons and co-workers.
• This role involves developing safe, enjoyable, and effective fitness classes and coaches new members towards personal health and fitness goals.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related duties as requested, required and assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; Ability to work independently.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must be able to obtain CPR certification.

Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of promoting recreational programs.
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in planning.
• Skill in organizing.
• Skill in gathering information before taking action.
• Skill in marshalling resources to accomplish goals.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive work relationships.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to build rapport.
• Ability to listen,
• Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work. The employee is frequently required to apply 30 pounds of force to move objects. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally requires: balancing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing voices and distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word and shouting to be heard above ambient noise, visual acuity in data/color/observations/operating equipment/inspect defects or measurements, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors where performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature/weather extremes. Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

The City of Myrtle Beach has the right to revise this job description at any time. This

description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Supplemental information

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Myrtle Beach commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran’s status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.