Group Fitness Instructor | Active Older Adults

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Application Deadline and Requirements

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

This position requires certification as an instructor in any fitness area by a nationally recognized organization at the time of application. If you have access to your certification, please upload it with your application materials.

What We Offer

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $22.62/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.

Location

In this position you can expect to work on-site at one or multiple recreation centers throughout the city of Denver.

What You’ll Do

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation's Active Older Adults (AOA) program engages adults ages 50+ in wellness, exercise, and leisure activities that support healthy aging. AOA programming includes aquatics, fitness, outdoor day trips, lunch trips, drop-in activities, clubs, arts & crafts, dance lessons and more!

Our hiring efforts are focused on standard fitness classes, excluding yoga classes. If you have experience instructing fitness classes, we encourage you to apply!

Certified Fitness Instructors provide instruction in group fitness classes aimed at active older adults in the Denver community, demonstrating proper techniques and methods for participants and ensuring a safe, fun, and enriching fitness environment. This position provides the opportunity to obtain part-time work making a positive impact on the lives of Denver's active older adults, while staying fit and taking part in the fun!

The AOA Team is looking for individuals to teach functional fitness and group training classes across DPR’s network of recreation centers. A full list of Parks and Recreation facilities can be found on our webpage.

Specifically, as a Certified Group Fitness Instructor you will:

• Provide exceptional instruction to individuals of all fitness levels

• Demonstrate professional, safe, and effective class instruction while offering ongoing motivation and feedback to class participants

• Create enthusiastic and energetic class environments while providing specific emphasis on safety and proper execution of movements

• Show a willingness to answer questions and utilize positive conflict resolution skills

• Meet the outstanding customer service standards of Denver Parks and Recreation

• Instruct SilverSneakers class formats such as: Classic, CardioFit, Circuit, Yoga, Splash, and BOOM

• Keep current on all certifications and industry practices

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

What You’ll Bring

Our hiring efforts are focused on standard fitness classes, excluding yoga classes. If you have experience instructing fitness classes, we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic fitness instructors who can provide engaging programming, with an eye for safety and fun!  Our ideal candidate will possess:

• Current certification as a Group Fitness Instructor by a nationally recognized organization (such as but not limited to: ACE or AFAA) OR a current specialty fitness certification (such as but not limited to Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Essentrics®, or cycling) by a nationally recognized organization

• Certification by Healthways in any of the following SilverSneakers class formats: Classic, CardioFit, Circuit, Yoga, Splash or BOOM

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Community Health, Exercise Physiology or related field.

• Experience instructing SilverSneakers classes or fitness classes for active older adults

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: None

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.

• Licensure /Certifications: Certification as an instructor and/or trainer in yoga, step aerobics, kick boxing, boot camp, hip-hop, interval training, sports performance, strength training, Pilates, Zumba, indoor cycling, core conditioning or any fitness area by a nationally recognized organization. Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or within six months hire date. Licensure and certification must be kept current as a condition of employment.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

RG2111 Fitness Instructor Certified

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$22.62 - $30.99

Target Pay

$22.62/hour

Agency

Parks and Recreation

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