Job description

Seeking contract instructors to offer classes to the West Sacramento community.

Contractors at the West Sacramento Recreation Center (WSRC) play a vital role within our team. Passholders pay a monthly fee for access to the facility and its classes. Contractors are paid an hourly rate for their standard classes at the WSRC. The rate will range between $26-$30 depending on the number of classes taught, personal training experience, and the longevity of the Instructor. Personal Trainers are paid an hourly rate for their standard sessions completed at the WSRC. The rate for Personal Trainers is between $18 - $33 per session which ranges from 30 minutes to 1 hour. Specialty classes or events that are excluded in the WSRC pass can be added throughout the year, a separate or additional fee will be required for attendees and payment to the Contractor may be in the form of a split percentage based on the number of registrations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fitness, recreation, or leisure classes at the WSRC.
• Provide high quality customer service to class patrons and the WSRC community.
• Sets up and monitors class equipment, and ensures its return in serviceable condition.
• Advises participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate.
• Distributes handouts and/or class evaluations, if appropriate, and answers questions from participants after each session; assists in performing follow-up and communication with participants, as required.
• Tracks progress of clients; maintains client files as appropriate, Personal Trainer
• Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

An Instructor who is looking to teach a group exercise class must have a nationally recognized certification to teach Yoga, Zumba or any other trademarked exercise programs such as Les Mils with ideally a minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching group exercise classes. For classes that do not require certifications, Instructors should have at least one year of experience teaching their preferred class. A Personal Trainer will need to possess a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certificate from any of the following certifying organizations: American Council of Exercise (ACE), Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), International Sport Science Association (ISSA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with one-on-one clients or semi-private training is preferred. Contractors must be able to perform exercises and movements as demonstrated to the participants. Instructors looking to teach a non-fitness class should have demonstrated experience in the field of interest. All Contractors should have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Both Group Exercise Instructors and Personal Trainers will need to possess a valid CPR & First Aid certification and be able to lift 50 lbs.

Interested individuals should visit: https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/recreation-center-pool/monthly-schedules-modified-offerings

WSRC Instructor and Personal Trainer Handbook: https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/home/showpublisheddocument/14885/638152604732770000

Group Exercise Course Proposal: https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/home/showpublisheddocument/14887/638152606431270000

Instructors: email course proposal to Jake at jakek@cityofwestsacramento.org.
Personal Trainers: email course proposal to Jake at jakek@cityofwestsacramento.org.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Sacramento, CA 95691: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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