Fitness Instructor - Peoria

ABOUT FA CLIMBING & FITNESS:

First Ascent is focused on growing a vibrant community that shares a passion for climbing and fitness. For more information, please visit www.faclimbing.com.

Our mission at First Ascent Climbing and Fitness is to share our love of climbing, connect people through movement, and create welcoming, supportive spaces that strengthen minds, bodies, and communities. We offer indoor rock climbing, high-end fitness equipment, classes, personal training, and yoga at each of our locations. First Ascent Climbing & Fitness is a growing company, and we are looking for people who will help us continually improve what we do as we discover how to best serve our members and visitors. We will look to you to help us be creative, think outside the box, evaluate what works and what does not, and implement changes effectively—and have a blast in the process.

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness is seeking proactive, friendly, and experienced Fitness Instructors.  Fitness is a perfect complement to climbing, and First Ascent will offer fitness classes featuring a variety of styles to our members and visitors as a part of their membership or day pass.  Fitness Instructors will not only lead engaging, challenging, and fun classes but also help grow the First Ascent program by continually improving our fitness practice and contributing ideas for new classes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently run 20 minute to 1 hour classes

• Lead high-value group fitness classes that engage members and visitors of a wide range of ability and experience levels

• Evaluate the effectiveness of your own instruction and make changes to improve member/visitor satisfaction; work closely with the Program Manager to ensure high-quality of practice

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 2 year instruction experience preferred

• Nationally recognized Group Exercise cert and/or certified personal training cert from a nationally recognized organization

• Climbing experience preferred

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and passion for full body, sustainable fitness

• Engaging presence in front of a group; Positive attitude; Flexible working style

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Part time, hourly role with competitive compensation

• Occasional opportunities to work private lessons and group events

• Free membership at First Ascent Peoria

• Access to pro-deals

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Predominantly in a climate controlled indoor environment

• Noise level ranges from moderate to loud

• Employee must be able to concentrate through distraction and communicate effectively

EEO STATEMENT:

First Ascent is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. First Ascent does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protective order status, military status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, ancestry, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. First Ascent prohibits harassment of any individual on any of the protected characteristics listed above.