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National Institute for Fitness and Sport Job Description
Job Title: Fitness Instructor Department: Fitness Center 

Reports To: Fitness Center Manager
Job Status: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
 

 

Must be in final year of pursuing a Health and Human Sciences degree.

 

Fitness Instructor Summary
To ensure the time spent in the Fitness Center produces maximum results for members; circulates all activity areas to ensure proper exercise technique and safe, functioning equipment; maintains participant files; supports co-workers in the development and implementation of fitness and wellness incentive programs, aids in development and instruction of group classes for participants; works to deliver exceptional customer service to all members and guests through personal interaction and aggressive hospitality; carries out other projects as assigned. As a non-exempt employee, you are expected to work no more than 40 hours per week. If you feel overtime is necessary, you must contact your supervisor for prior approval. Your work week may be adjusted accordingly to accommodate overtime.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the time spent in the Fitness Center produces maximum results for members:
•  Supervises exercise activities in the fitness facility.
•  Interact with fitness center members to ensure that exercise programs are carried out in a safe manner; utilizes computer software to locate member information.
•  Participate in activities and continuing education opportunities to improve professional 
skills.
•  Attend staff meetings when feasible to learn information on NIFS issues and Fitness Center matters.
•  Reports facility problems to Fitness Center Manager or Fitness Center Assistant 
Manager.
Circulate all activity areas to ensure proper exercise technique and safe, functioning equipment:
•  Always strive to help someone improve his or her technique and to get the most out of their time spent at NIFS.
•  Offer exercise advice and recommend new and appropriate exercises to members.
•  Help members monitor their intensity and educate them on proper cardio training zones.
Deliver exceptional customer service to all members and guests through personal interaction and aggressive hospitality:
•  Recommend exercise programs according to ACSM guidelines.
•  Instruct participants on proper exercise techniques, use a variety of aerobic and resistance exercise equipment to develop knowledgeable, safe, and effective programs.
•  Communicate with members to discover their interests, concerns, and health goals.
•  Greet all members by name and motivate them to continue their fitness program.
•  Greet guests and establish a relationship to discover their interest and goals and discuss membership options with them.
•  Maintain a positive work relationship with co-workers.
•  Maintain cleanliness and safety throughout Fitness Center.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
•  Technical Skills - Adequately performs Essential Duties and Responsibilities noted above, pursues training and development opportunities; assesses own strengths and weaknesses; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
•  Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner while recognizing when additional support is needed; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; exercises reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
•  Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; listens and seeks clarification; responds well to questions; refers difficult or emotional customer service situations to a supervisor; 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 - Tactfully approaches others; 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 work responsibilities are covered when absent; adapts to changes in the work environment; deals positively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; commits to longer hours of work when necessary and approved; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
•  Judgment - Exhibits sound, timely and accurate judgment by providing reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making processes.
•  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; contributes positively to meetings.
•  Organizational Support - Follows NIFS policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; benefits organization through outside activities; supports NIFS policies related to equal opportunity; respects workplace diversity; responds to management direction.
•  Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. 

  •  Profiles Of Learning For Undergraduate Success:
o Communicator – Actively listen to our members, build rapport, learn names, and build 
relationships with those you interact with.
o Problem Solver – Work with other staff members to solve problems, design workout plans, work with members to address issues that may arise. Find ways to ensure the Fitness Center runs smoothly.


Qualifications
To 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
o In final year of pursuing a baccalaureate degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology or health 
education from an accredited college or university.
• Computer Skills
o Once trained, the employee should be capable of accurately entering appointments into our DataTrak system.
o Once trained, the employee should be capable of accurately using the NIFS Payroll system.
• Certifications
o Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.
o Trained in Universal Precautions annually (provided by NIFS).
o Working towards one or more primary certifications in the field: ACSM EP-C, ACSM CPT, NASM, NSCA 
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and USAW Sports Performance Certification.
• Language Skills
o Strong organizational and communication skills: communication and technical skills to interact 
and instruct effectively with individuals in a large fitness facility required.
o Ability to read, understand, and write simple instructions and short correspondence.
o Ability to speak effectively in English.
• Other Requirements
o Ability to work weekends and evening hours.
o May, at any time, be required to submit to and successfully pass a thorough background check 
and/or drug screen.
o Regular and reliable transportation to and from work.
o Maintain familiarity with and abide by the policies stated in the NIFS Employee Handbook.
o Performs other duties as assigned.

   

Physical Demands
The 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 stand, walk, jog, 
use hands to write or lift objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is 
frequently engaged in physical conditioning demonstrations and athletic movements that require 
lifting, squatting, jumping, lunging, climbing, kneeling, crouching or crawling. The employee must 
regularly lift and /or move more than 45 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 
pounds.

Work Environment
The 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, weight machines, free weights and disinfecting/cleaning products. The employee is 
occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is 
usually moderate to loud. The work environment can be fast-paced and is very people focused and 
highly interactive.

I have received and read this job description for Fitness Instructor. I acknowledge that I am 
responsible for performing according to the duties and competencies outlined in the description.
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