Instructor III, Fitness

Description Department

• Recreation
• Position
• Type:
• Part-time
• Regular (Maximum 29 hours per week)
• Job
• Posting
• Duration:
• Opens:
• Tuesday,
• March 10, 2026
• Closes: This position will remain open until filled Job Summary The Instructor III, Fitness position is responsible for educating patrons on proper fitness techniques and maintaining Fieldhouse class areas and storage closets.

Minimum Qualifications

18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent. Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification. Certified Instructor ACE, AFAA, NASM, USWFA, or equivalent. The successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check, and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current District policy requirements. Preferred but not required: Knowledge of related sports and activities associated with the Fieldhouse. Personal training certification. Additional fitness specialties and certifications. Essential Functions The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position. These essential job functions listed are required with or without accommodation. Receive class patrons in a friendly and professional manner. Assist patrons, answer questions, and maintain a positive experience for members. Ensure fitness areas and equipment are clean and organized into designated storage areas. Prepare appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class. Instruct patrons on effective workout methods using proper techniques. Demonstrate exercises, identify different muscle groups, and teach appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles. Monitor equipment maintenance and report any issues or broken equipment in a timely manner. Teach scheduled classes and provide adequate warm-ups, exercises, stretching, and cool-downs. Ensure patron adherence to safety standards and department and facility policies. Learn and comprehend all program information provided and convey such to patrons.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of: Human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles. Group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, cueing techniques, rhythm, and choreography. Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Skill and Ability to: Exhibit good leadership qualities, sound judgment, and integrity; accept guidance willingly. Work with the public in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Motivate class participants in a professional manner. Learn new activities and tasks; accept and adapt to change. Working Conditions and Aptitudes Duties primarily performed in a public setting, requiring constant interaction with a variety of people. Exposure to frequent noises and interruptions. Work effectively with crowds and uncooperative individuals during difficult situations, emergencies, or periods of continuous demand. Work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays depending on department needs. This position is ineligible for remote work. Essential duties cannot be completed without being physically present. Physical Requirements Equal or less than 25% | Focus on a computer screen. Equal or less than 25% | Sitting. Equal or less than 100% | Standing, walking, bending, and other physical exertion. Equal or less than 75% | Pushing, pulling, and kneeling. Equal or less than 50% | Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.