Fitness Instructor

Company: LOS GATOS COMMUNITY
Location: Saratoga
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager or designee, successfully instruct group fitness classes and implement participant engagement iniatives that align with the core value of the Agency. This position serves as a vital role in engaging and retaining participants as well as facilitating a safe and effective workout. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following: Provide top quality safe, creative, inviting, and encouraging instruction Develop and deliver exercise programs based upon participants’ abilities, health, and goals Maintain current and accurate records of all participants Represent the Agency in a professional manner through image, dress, communication, and immediate follow-through and response Create a welcoming environment for participants Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of particiapnts. Assist with the planning and implemention of instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall development of particpants. Take all necessary precautions to protect participants, equipment, and facilities Maintain and secure all equipment and supplies Follow established procedures in the event of an injury Attend and participate in staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve performance. Performs other related duties as assigned QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. KNOWLEDGE OF: Physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics Current fitness standards, best practices, and trends in group exercise/fitness classes Proper use and form of resistance training equipment Coaching techniques and procedures Rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of fitness Standard safety practices ABILITY TO: Instruct and supervise a group of individuals with varied fitness skill levels Manage time appropriately thorughout the scheduled class Deliver a high calibar exercise/fitness class based on fundamental principals of group excercise/fitness Assess participants effectively Learn, monitor, and enforce safety regulations and relevant laws, rules, policies, and procedures React to and handle emergencies in a safe and effective manner Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, participants, and community Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing Communicate in spoken and written word. Work independently Work a schedule that may vary EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: *$25.00/hour High School Diploma or equivalent One year of personal training or related field One year customer service *$35.00/hour High School Diploma or equivalent Two years of personal training or related field Two years customer service *$45.00/hour High School Diploma or equivalent BA Degree in Kinesiology or relate field Three or more years of personal training or related field Two years customer service CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of Nationally accredited Certified Fitness Instructor Certification CPR, First Aid, AED, and Concussion Certification COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to develop and maintain computer records in Agency software. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the Agency. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 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. Must possess the mobility to stand, stoop, kneel, reach, bend, climb, jump, push and pull equipment. Ability to lift 45 pounds. Vison and hearing must be sufficient to see and hear adults and children in crowded and noisy conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. 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 may work in an outdoor environment with occasional wet and slippery conditions. Exposure to variable weather conditions The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Board Approved: 04.18.2024

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