Boxing Fitness Instructor JobID: 457 Position Type: Racquet Club/Part-Time Date Posted: 2/21/2024 Location: H-F Racquet & Fitness Club Additional Information: Show/Hide JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Group Fitness Coordinator, the Boxing Fitness Instructor will design and instruct safe and effective boxing specific fitness classes for members of all fitness levels and ages. The Boxing Fitness Instructor will also act as a liaison between members and the Group Fitness Coordinator. The Instructor will keep the Group Fitness Coordinator informed of all problems and concerns. The H-F Park District's mission statement is "to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment". ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service. * Instruct class. * Represent the Club in a positive manner. * Adhere to Club rules and policies. * Keep Group Fitness Coordinator Informed * Communicate with students, and take an interest in them. * Take attendance. * Prepare class music and routine. * Be punctual. * Enforce Fitness Class policies. * Attend Fitness staff meetings. * Keep certifications current (including CPR) * Keep track of hours; record hours by using time clock * Develop appropriate lesson plans for class * Find substitutes if unable to teach, inform Group Fitness Coordinator. * Stay fit and act as positive role model for participants. * Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual. * Other related job duties as assigned. COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED: * Ability to relate to student's needs, * Ability to modify exercises or offer alternatives * Ability to recognize participants and their ability levels. * Ability to recognize situations that require assistance and respond appropriately. JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: * Monitor participants' exertion levels. * Answer basic anatomy and physiology questions from participants. * Use and demonstrate boxing equipment * Adapt to unexpected situations with minimal disruption to class. * Motivate participants. * Teach safe, fun and motivating classes. * Boxing experience preferred EDUCATION AND TRAINING: * National Fitness Certifications preferred * Minimum 1 year teaching experience preferred. * Current CPR Certification. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: STANDING: Must be able to dance, jump SITTING: Required to sit on floor for toning work WALKING: Must walk to conduct class LIFTING: Required to lift weights to teach class STOOPING: Must stoop to teach class REACHING: Required to reach in class CLIMBING: Required to use "step" in class VERBAL: Must converse with class VISION: Must be able to watch students