Instructor I-IV Chilson Fitness and Fitness Attendant I - Part-Time

About the role

Provides quality fitness instruction for the benefit of participants. Work varied hours, including evenings and weekends. This is a part‑time position averaging less than 20 hours per week and will remain open until filled. The Fitness Attendant role is a secondary job to the Instructor role and pays at a different hourly rate.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective class instruction to registered participants.
• Provide make‑up sessions as required.
• Develop and implement lesson plans.
• Participate in required trainings and safety meetings.
• Inspect classroom/program environment and equipment to ensure safety.
• Handle emergencies according to established procedures.
• Keep current on trends and advancements in the assigned class activity/training using approved educational sources.
• Complete and maintain accurate administrative and record‑keeping tasks, including participant written consent forms, guest evaluations, and descriptions for promotional brochures.
• May assist with special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Fitness Area – Inspect and remove unsafe or broken fitness equipment.
• Fitness Area – Maintain a clean, safe, and organized fitness area.
• Participate in special projects, including shutdown week.
• Attend required staff training (e.g., emergency preparedness, safety, policies, trends, admin updates).
• Maintain current CPR certification (renew every two years).

Requirements

• Instructor I: High School Graduate or GED required; course work in recreation, education or related field preferred. Experience teaching specific fitness classes required; previous participation and sound knowledge of the activity preferred.
• Instructor II: High School Graduate or GED required. One year experience teaching fitness classes required; previous participation and sound knowledge of the activity required.
• Instructor III: High School Graduate or GED required; Associate Degree or higher in Recreation, education or related field preferred. At least 18 months previous participation and sound knowledge of the activity; experience teaching a variety of fitness classes preferred.
• Instructor IV: High School Graduate or GED required; Associate Degree or higher in Recreation, education or related field preferred. Four years teaching, training experience, conducting workshops or leading in‑service training required; previous participation and sound knowledge of the activity required.

Qualifications

• Instructor I: Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Instructor II: Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire; current certification from a nationally recognized primary group exercise certification organization preferred (e.g., ACE or AFAA).
• Instructor III: Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire; current certification from a nationally recognized primary group exercise certification organization required (e.g., ACE or AFAA).
• Instructor IV: Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire; current certification from a nationally recognized primary group exercise certification organization required (e.g., ACE or AFAA); current certification from a nationally recognized organization in a specialized area required (e.g., Pilates, NIA, Yoga) – must include practicum and written examination.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of the activity.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment and diplomacy.
• Build and maintain strong participant enrollments.

Benefits

• Retirement – 457 employee‑funded plan.
• Medical Leave – Up to 48 hours accrued; accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked.
• Competitive benefits program.
• Various opportunities for growth and development.
• Exceptional work‑life balance.

Pay

• Chilson Fitness Instructor I and Fitness Attendant I: $15.16 – $18.51 per hour.
• Chilson Fitness Instructor II: $15.76 – $21.27 per hour.
• Chilson Fitness Instructor III: $17.33 – $23.40 per hour.
• Chilson Fitness Instructor IV: $19.07 – $25.74 per hour.
• Rates depend on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Varied hours, including evenings and weekends. Part‑time position averaging less than 20 hours per week.