Instructor EnhanceFitness (NW Seattle Lifelong Recreation)
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ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL
Seattle, WA, US
Summary
Lead evidence-based EnhanceFitness classes for older adults, focusing on strength, balance, and flexibility. Responsibilities include guiding participants through structured workouts, providing modifications for mobility, and managing program documentation.
Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Life Long Recreation Advisory Council - Seattle, WA 98105Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $27.00 - $29.00 HourlyJob Category: EducationCouncil – Location: 180 – Senior Adults
Seasonal / Year‑Round: Year round
Position Type: Part‑Time
Pay:
Starting pay: $27.00 - $29.00
Full Pay Range: $27.00 - $37.00/hour (employee may earn up to $37.00/hr with continued employment)
Desired Start Date: 9/1/2026
About the Role
Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, is seeking a certified and engaging EnhanceFitness Instructor to lead evidence‑based group fitness classes for older adults. EnhanceFitness is a nationally recognized program designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and overall functional fitness in a safe, supportive environment.
These opportunities are for on‑site, in‑person instruction only.
This year‑round, part‑time role is ideal for an instructor who is passionate about healthy aging, functional movement, and building community through wellness programming.
Schedule:
To be arranged
Start Date:
9/1/2026
Instructor EnhanceFitness duties and responsibilities include:
Lead EnhanceFitness classes following the approved curriculum and safety guidelines.
Guide participants through structured warm‑ups, strength training, balance work, and stretching.
Offer modifications to support participants with varying mobility and fitness levels.
Monitor participant safety, form, and engagement throughout each class.
Complete required program documentation, including attendance and progress tracking.
Manage class setup and cleanup.
Instructor EnhanceFitness requirements include:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Current EnhanceFitness Instructor certification (or willingness to obtain certification).
Experience teaching group fitness or working with older adults strongly preferred.
Strong communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive class environment.
Benefits:
ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
Location
North-West Community Centers – Seattle
We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.
EEO/ADA
ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.
The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes and activities.
ARC, incorporated in 1975 as an independent nonprofit organization, supports this work through the ARC Board of Directors and a system of 37 advisory councils. Citizen volunteers on the board and advisory councils help to enhance the mission and vision of Parks by providing a connection to the community and advocating for the success of citywide recreation services.
ARC is committed to remaining sensitive and responsive to the communities we serve. This is reflected in the way we design our programs and hire and train our staff. We have established an Equity Team to foster organization-wide awareness for race and social justice values through effective communication, idea sharing, consensus building and collective action.
Founded
1977
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes and activities.
ARC, incorporated in 1975 as an independent nonprofit organization, supports this work through the ARC Board of Directors and a system of 37 advisory councils. Citizen volunteers on the board and advisory councils help to enhance the mission and vision of Parks by providing a connection to the community and advocating for the success of citywide recreation services.
ARC is committed to remaining sensitive and responsive to the communities we serve. This is reflected in the way we design our programs and hire and train our staff. We have established an Equity Team to foster organization-wide awareness for race and social justice values through effective communication, idea sharing, consensus building and collective action.
Founded
1977
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
