Salary: $34.67 - $46.23 (based upon experience)
Status: Temporary/Part-time (Grade S24) – No benefits
Location: Various locations (3) in the Annandale/Falls Church area
Work Schedule: Weekday afternoons and evenings
The Older Adult, Adult and Youth Fitness Instructor (Evidence-Based) plays a critical role in delivering structured, research-supported wellness programs specifically designed for the multiple populations we serve within the region. We’re seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and reliable individual with a passion for promoting the wellness of older adults. This role focuses on promoting health and wellness through physical activity, and social connection using evidence-based formats that have been approved.
Description: Instructor will develop, instruct, facilitate, multiple classes for diverse participants focusing on adults aged 18-49, teens aged 15-18 and occasionally the older adults 50 + population.
- Experience in aerobic instruction, high impact aerobics with or without weights for adults looking to improve their health and wellbeing, Zumba, and yoga along with creating and facilitating aerobic classes for teens to help those who are just beginning their fitness journey.
- Prepare and inspect personal and group equipment, before and after use.
- Accurately document classes, organize class-related paperwork and incidents reports.
- Maintain strong communication with staff, center director and participants.
- Provides excellent customer service skills.
- Other duties as assigned based upon agency and county needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Facilitate a welcoming environment that promotes safety, independence, and participation.
- Demonstrates skills, knowledge and abilities in related areas of expertise
- Exhibit professionalism, punctuality, and a commitment to participant safety.
- At least two years of experience in specialty.
- Ability to travel within the region to provide services/ classes/ subbing opportunities
- Be comfortable with basic administrative tasks, including data tracking, scanning, and using digital tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to train instructors to teach additional classes
- Ability to teach more than one class
- Experience working with multiple populations in an inclusive environment where activities/classes are able to be adapted for all to attend
- Show ability to follow structured curricula and manage class logistics.
- Lead engaging fitness classes that enhance physical health and social interaction.
- Work collaboratively with County staff and utilize department resources for program success.
Certificates and Licenses:
Holds certification(s) with professional organizations in specific area of expertise/ has degree in a specified related field.
Physical Requirements:
Position is active in nature. Must be able to monitor and observe the activities of program participants. Regularly moves about or positions self to supervise and interact with participants at their level. Occasionally lifts, transport, positions, push/pulls or moves up to 50 pounds. Must be sufficiently mobile and possess a range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of program participants. Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills as needed and respond to emergency situations. Administrative and supervisory activities will require ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY
Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.
To Apply: Please submit your resume via email to torrey.piper@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Position open until filled.