Fitness Instructor - Youth Strength & Conditioning

This position is responsible for leading a Youth Strength & Conditioning class and a Dryland Training class for our competitive swim team. Classes are held Tuesday evenings with the potential for additional weekend sessions, and candidates must be able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule. Applicants are required to hold a nationally recognized strength and conditioning or fitness certification and have experience safely instructing youth athletes in a positive, engaging environment.

Part-Time Wages

Fitness Instructor Job Description

JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION

• Prepares lesson plans and selects exercises to meet program objectives
• Select and set up required materials and equipment for each class
• Plans routines, chooses music and selects movements for muscle groups
• Demonstrates proper breathing techniques during physical activity
• Takes attendance, welcomes participants, and maintains accurate class lists
• Provides varied exercises to accommodate different fitness levels
• Ensures participant safety and notifies management of serious incidents
• Puts away materials and maintains a clean, organized environment

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• PTAC Membership to ARC
• Discounts on some programming
• KinderCare Discounts  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Current national certification as a group fitness instructor
• High school graduate or G.E.D.; college-level coursework in physical education or kinesiology preferred
• Minimum one to two years of experience leading fitness, exercise, or conditioning programs
• Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
• CPR, AED Certification required within six months of employment

AHPD OVERVIEW

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility. 

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.