Hybrid Chair Yoga Fitness Class Instructor at Roselle Park District

Are you up for a challenge?  Join our growing team:

The Roselle Park District offers a friendly, small-town feel which is great for families 

• Do you like a job that has variety – not the same thing every day?
• Do you like being challenged by trying new tasks?
• Are you good with people?

The Roselle Park District needs you!

$22-$26/hour DOQ, Approximately 3 hours/week; Tuesday 8:30-9:30a, Thursday 5:30-6:30p

Benefits include free individual fitness center pass, free individual pool pass, 25% off programs; certain restrictions apply

SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Fitness Center Supervisor, the Chair Yoga Instructor is responsible for providing a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance, designing and leading a safe, efficient, and enjoyable workout for all participants. Should be able to teach for all levels and abilities, providing progressions and regressions when necessary, and educating patrons on appropriate breathing principles and safe transitioning techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Must be 16 years old
• The ability to perform the essential functions
• An interest in working in the recreation industry
• An ability to listen and follow directions
• An understanding of the principles of customer service and client relations
• An understanding of the principles of risk management and safety
• Possess a high school diploma
• Certification as a Group Exercise Instructor (A.C.E., A.F.A.A., or N.E.T.A. acceptable)
• Ability to demonstrate high quality instruction
• First Aid and CPR certification

• Leading appropriate exercise activities, which includes designing, teaching, and demonstrating exercises based on the principles of exercise physiology
• Implementing proper procedures in the event of an emergency, which includes administering CPR and First Aid as needed
• Keeping accurate records, which includes taking attendance, and administering participant evaluations as assigned
• Providing music for the activities
• Promoting registration for fitness classes, which includes making announcements, distributing flyers, and conducting registration during special promotions
• Reporting for duty as scheduled
• Participating in all pre-employment and in-service training
• Upholding the policies and standards of the Roselle Park District
• Demonstrating high levels of customer care and service
• Upholding and enforcing all risk management and safety goals and procedures
• Demonstrating good judgment
• Providing adequate pre-class instruction, which includes explanation and demonstration of the movements, description of the goals and methods of the class, and answering questions
• Frequent coaching to the participants during the exercise, which includes verbal praising, individual correction of technique, monitoring effort and performance
• Making modifications for participants with lower fitness levels or limited physical ability
• Monitoring participants for symptoms of over-exertion and making adjustments for that individual
• Demonstrating a variety of motivational strategies which encourage participants to do their best and to continue in future classes
• Other related duties as assigned

1. Maintains a working knowledge of all general and departmental-specific safety rules
2. Immediately reports all accidents and unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the supervisor
3. Cooperates and assists in the investigation of accidents
4. Takes corrective action for any unsafe condition that is observed which could adversely affect the safety of an employee, volunteer or program participant
5. Avoids engaging in any horseplay and refrains from distracting others and keep children from doing the same
6. Continually observes and evaluates work conditions and work procedures to detect and correct unsafe conditions and practices
7. Pays strict attention to housekeeping of work area(s) and general facility