Group Fitness Instructor - Senior Programs ($28.21/hour - $38.08/hour)

<h2>Job Details</h2>Level <span aria-label="Level" name="level">Experienced</span>Job Location <span aria-label="Job Location" name="level">Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD) - Hayward, CA</span>Position Type <span aria-label="Position Type" name="level">Hourly</span>Education Level <span aria-label="Education Level" name="level">Not Specified</span>Salary Range <span aria-label="Salary Range" name="level">$28.21 - $38.08 Hourly</span>Job Shift <span aria-label="Job Shift" name="level">Any</span>Job Category <span aria-label="Job Category" name="level">Senior Programs</span><h2> </h2> <span name="jobDesc"><p><span><span><span><span><strong>Do you find fitness fun and exciting?  Do you have experience teaching and leading workouts?  Join the H.A.R.D. Team and make a positive difference in our community.  We are looking to hire a Group Fitness Instructor.  Class focus is towards active senior adults and those with adaptive needs and focusing on fitness inclusion for all abilities.</strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span><span><span><span>The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, and positive energy to our programs.  The hourly rates is $28.21 to $38.08 per hour.  This position is a part-time, hourly position averaging 5-10 hours per week depending on class offerings.</span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span><span><span>Here are the details about the positions:  </span></span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><span><span><span>Available Positions: 1</span></span></span></strong></li> <li><strong><span><span><span>Hourly Rate: $28.21/hour - $38.08/hour</span></span></span></strong></li> <li><strong><span><span><span>Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, up to 5-10 hours/week</span></span></span></strong></li> <li><strong><span><span><span>Typical Work hours: 8:30AM – 3:30PM</span></span></span></strong></li> <li><strong><span><span><span>Part-Time, Year-Round, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position  </span></span></span></strong></li> <li><strong><span><span><span>Work Location: Multiple Locations within the District</span></span></span></strong></li> <li><strong><span><span><span>Anticipated Start Date: May 2025</span></span></span></strong></li> <li><strong><span><span><span>Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year. (July 1 – June 30)</span></span></span></strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span><span><span>Applications will be reviewed as we receive them. This posting may close at any time.</span></span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span><span>POSITION SUMMARY</span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span>Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator II, instructs group fitness classes for a targeted group within the District and performs related work as required.  </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span><span>DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS</span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span>Instructors in this class are primarily responsible for instruction of group fitness classes with fitness instruction certifications from recognized fitness governing bodies. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span><span>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span>Group Fitness Instructors duties include but are not limited to the following:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Responsible for planning and instructing group fitness programs in one or more assigned fitness areas.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Work with people of all ages and skill levels</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Provide a safe and fun environment for participants</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Ensure the exercise space is clean and free of health and safety hazards</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Instructs participants on effective workout methods, explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Good communication skills; ability to explain things clearly</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Must be reliable and dependable</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>Maintains good public relations and keeps supervisors informed of customer and facility needs</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Maintains records of participation and completes required reports</span></span></li> <li><span><span>At all times, demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and the public</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned</span></span></li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong><span><span>WORK ENVIRONMENT</span></span></strong></h3> <p><span><span>The work environment characteristics described her