Salary: $24.93 - $33.24 (based upon experience)
Status: Non-Merit/Part Time
Location: 7541 Huntsman Blvd, Springfield, VA 22153
Work Schedule: Weekday mornings and/or afternoons
The Burke-Springfield Center for Active Adults is seeking qualified ZUMBA instructors to provide fitness classes for our active adult community (ages 50+). We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and reliable individual with a passion for promoting the health, wellness, and social engagement of older adults.
This position focuses on enhancing participants' physical well-being through exercise, movement, and social connection.
Position Description: The instructor will develop, facilitate, and lead multiple classes for diverse participants, with a primary focus on active adults (ages 50+).
Responsibilities include:
- Instruct and lead multiple forms of ZUMBA, including ZUMBA Gold, ZUMBA Toning, ZUMBA Gold Toning, and related formats.
- Provide aerobic fitness instruction, including high-impact aerobics with or without weights, for adults seeking to improve their health and well-being.
- Design and cultivate classes that engage both experienced ZUMBA participants and individuals beginning their fitness journey.
- Prepare, inspect, and maintain personal and group equipment before and after use.
- Accurately document classes and complete class-related paperwork and incident reports.
- Maintain effective communication with staff, the center director, and participants.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Demonstrate appreciation for and respect for the diversity of our community and clientele.
- Primarily serve individuals ages 50+, while supporting other community locations and populations as needed within the geographic service area.
- Perform other duties assigned based on agency and county needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Create a welcoming environment that promotes safety, independence, and participation.
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the relevant area of expertise.
- Exhibit professionalism, punctuality, and a strong commitment to participant safety.
- Possess at least two years of experience in the specialty area.
- Ability to travel within the region to provide services, teach classes, and accept substitute teaching assignments as needed.
- Be comfortable performing basic administrative tasks, including data tracking, scanning, and using digital tools and software.
- Ability to train and mentor instructors to teach additional classes
- Ability to teach multiple fitness class formats.
- Experience working with diverse populations in an inclusive environment and adapting activities and classes to meet varying participant needs.
- Demonstrated ability to follow structured curricula and manage class logistics.
- Experience leading engaging fitness classes that promote physical health and social interaction.
- Ability to work collaboratively with County staff and effectively utilize department resources to support program success.
Certificates and Licenses:
Certification through a recognized professional organization in the applicable area of expertise and/or a degree in a related field.
Physical Requirements:
This position is active in nature and requires the ability to monitor and observe program participants. The incumbent regularly moves about and positions themselves to supervise and interact with participants. The position occasionally requires lifting, transporting, positioning, pushing, pulling, or moving up to 50 pounds.
The incumbent must possess sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. The ability to respond quickly to the physical actions of participants is required.
The position also requires the ability to administer CPR and First Aid when necessary and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Administrative duties require the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The incumbent must be sufficiently mobile to attend meetings and make presentations at various County and community locations.
All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance, please contact 703-324-4900 (TTY 703-222-7314). EEO/AA/TTY
Special Requirements: The selected candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.
To Apply: Please submit your resume via email to aleczander.pavlakis@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Position open until filled