Recreation Employment - Fitness (Ages 18+) - Talent Pool

About the role

Park & Recreation is hiring Certified Fitness Instructors for part-time, year-round jobs. This is a talent pool and we will connect you if a position opens.

Responsibilities

• Build good relationships and communicate respectfully with a diverse team of recreation staff, city workers, and program participants.
• Teach and/or monitor classes/activities in the area of assignment.
• Develop lesson plans related to the area of assignment based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
• Prepare materials for instruction of classes/activities.
• Record participation for classes/activities and request class/activity supplies.
• Perform duties related to customer service, cross marketing, and delivery of assigned activities.

Requirements

• Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
• General knowledge of assigned recreation area.
• One year of teaching experience.
• One certification from one of these approved organizations: ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NSCA, NCSF, ISSA, NESTA, NASM, PCC Fitness Technology Degree, Cooper Institute Certification.
• A four-year college degree in a fitness-related field (e.g., Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology).
• Any accredited certification distributed by NCCA.

Qualifications

• Ability and experience in building good relationships and communicating respectfully with a diverse team of recreation staff, city workers, and program participants.
• Ability and experience in noticing, stopping, and handling safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns.
• Knowledge of how to take care of fitness equipment and do yearly maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in using the best practices for health and wellness marketing and promoting fitness memberships.

Skills

• One-on-one and small group Personal Training.
• Teaching different types of Group Exercise classes like 32-count block, Tabata or HIIT, and mind/body classes like Yoga and Pilates.
• Knowledge of how to take care of fitness equipment and do yearly maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in using the best practices for health and wellness marketing and promoting fitness memberships.

Benefits

This job has limited benefits. Click the Benefits tab for more information.

Pay

• Group Exercise and Personal Trainer base pay is $27.24 - $38.68 (entry is $27.24 or $30.50 based on certifications held).
• Training pay is $19.61.

Schedule

This job has flexible hours and might include working during the day, evenings, weekends, or holidays. The number of hours you work each week can change based on program needs, and there is no guarantee of work hours each week.

Location

These jobs are located at different places around Portland. When you apply you can choose as many locations as you want to work at.

About Us

Park & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services, no matter their background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage people who speak other languages to apply.

Contact Information

Loan Tran Polanco
Bureau of Human Resources
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov

How to Apply

Click "APPLY" to submit your talent pool application online. You need to answer the supplemental questions and fill out your work history. If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents.

Hiring Process

• Step 1: Apply online between July 06, 2026 - December 28, 2026.
• Step 2: We will review your application to see if you meet the minimum needs for this role.
• Step 3: If you qualify, you will be placed on a talent pool list of eligible candidates.
• Step 4: We will contact eligible candidates for interviews as positions become available.
• Step 5: Job offers will be made after interviews.
• Step 6: The start date will be set once all hiring conditions are met.

Community Centers By Area

• North Portland: Charles Jordan Community Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, St. Johns Community Center
• Northeast Portland: Beaumont SUN Community School, Matt Dishman Community Center, Montavilla Community Center
• Southwest Portland: Southwest Community Center
• Southwest Portland: East Portland Community Center, Lane SUN Community School, Mt. Scott Community Center, Mt. Tabor SUN Community School, Woodstock Community Center

Additional Information

• Fitness Instructor Jobs (Parks Activities Specialists): These jobs are not union represented. Instructors will instruct and/or monitor classes/activities in the area of assignment.
• Instructors will instruct and/or monitor classes/activities in the area of assignment.
• They will record participation for classes/activities and request class/activity supplies.
• Instructors perform duties related to customer service, cross marketing, and delivery of assigned activities.
• Ages All Fitness Instructors (Must be at least 18 years old)
• Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate): All Fitness Instructors base pay is $27.24 - $38.68 (entry is $27.24 or $30.50 based on certifications held)
• Training Pay: All Fitness Instructor training pay is $19.61.
• Fitness Instructor - Group Exercise Required Certifications: Approved certification(s) from a bureau recognized organization as outlined below AND one year of teaching experience is preferred.
• Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Mt. Scott, Peninsula, St. Johns, Southwest and Woodstock Community Centers and Beaumont, Lane and Mt. Tabor SUN Community Schools and virtual through Zoom platform.
• Fitness Instructor - Personal Training Required Certifications: Approved degree or certification as outlined below AND one year of personal training experience AND personal training certification from a bureau recognized organization.
• Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Mt. Scott and Southwest Community Centers only.