New York City/Parks & Recreation is seeking an experienced group fitness instructor to serve as Shape Up NYC Program Leader, training other individuals to become aerobics instructors. All training will be provided in Spanish for other Spanish speaking participants.
The Program Leader will be expected to assist in the development of the Spanish curriculum for the 10-week Fitness Instructor Training Program; teach basic exercise physiology, group instructional techniques, exercise programming, and class design; explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing Group Fitness Instructors; select and use instructional methods appropriate for multiple levels of fitness; facilitate effective group exercise classes and demonstrate excercises; and evaluate trainees as they complete each phase of the training program.
The salary for this seasonal part-time (7-9 hours/week) position is $50/hour. Must be an experienced group fitness instructor, speak Spanish, and be a New York City resident.
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to shapeupnyc@parks.nyc.gov
Full job posting at nyc.gov/parks