Group Fitness Instructor: Zumba - Indianapolis, IN

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is seeking a Certified Zumba Instructor for Corporate Fitness classes in either the afternoon or evenings.SummaryA Group Fitness Instructor (“Instructor”) educates and leads participants in Group Fitness classes with a focus towards assisting them in achieving their fitness goals in a safe and friendly manner. The Instructor ensures the safe instruction of each class. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The Group Fitness Instructor may report to the onsite Manager or Assistant Manager or to the Group Fitness Coordinator at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS).Essential Duties
  • Demonstrates proper and safe use of equipment, including stereo and microphone
  • Pays constant attention to fitness level and age group of class and teaches accordingly
  • Exhibits professionalism when dealing with class participants, facility members, and staff
  • Limits securing a substitute to an average of once a month
  • Maintains attendance records for each class per the direction of the Fitness Center manager.
  • Projects enthusiasm, motivation, a positive personality and a willingness to help internal and external customers
  • Uses appropriate format for every class; adds variety to classes
  • Provides participants with up-to-date information on programs being held at the corporate fitness center.
  • Participates in NIFS and client-led programs and services
  • Demonstrates work ethic, ingenuity, customer care, and attention to detail
  • Maintains familiarity with and abides by the policies stated in both the NIFS Employee Handbook as well as the CFM Operations Manual
  • Performs other duties as assigned
CompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; refers difficult or emotional customer service situations to the Assistant Manager or Manager; meets commitments and responsibilities to both internal and external customers
  • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; pairs identification of a problem with possible solutions; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things, maintains confidentiality of both member’s business and NIFS business; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; diffuses workplace gossip; asks for and offers help when needed; demonstrates professionalism in all communication
  • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; adheres to work schedule with reasonable and reliable attendance; ensures classes are covered when absent; adapts to changes in the work environment; deals positively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance
  • Teamwork - Volunteers readily; balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience
  • Current Group Fitness Certification and/or post-high school education which demonstrates appropriate knowledge base for safely teaching group exercise classes
Computer Skills
  • Once trained, the employee should be capable of accurately using the ADP EZ Labor Payroll system
Certifications
  • Current Group Fitness Instructor certification
  • Current specialty Instructor certifications needed to teach specialty formats
  • Current CPR certification required
  • Trained in Universal Precautions annually (provided by NIFS)
Language Skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as NIFS or client rules/policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to speak and write accurately and effectively in English
Other Requirements
  • May, at any time, be required to submit to and successfully pass a thorough background check and/or drug screen
  • Must have regular and reliable transportation to and from work
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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