Certified Group Fitness Instructor

About Our Job

With competitive pay 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.

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 and is not eligible for benefits.

The pay rate for this position $21.72. 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

Denver Parks and Recreation's Fitness division serves all fitness levels through a variety of services led by more than 100 fitness professionals.

Services include over 200 group fitness classes offered citywide, as well as specialized programs such as Boot Camps, personal training, youth fitness and personalized nutrition programs to promote wellness for Denver citizens.

To learn more about Denver Parks and Recreation's Fitness division, please visit .

Denver Parks and Recreation is looking to hire Group Fitness Instructors to be a part of our team. We are currently looking for staff who can teach Spin / Cycle, Pilates, Barre, Essentrics, H.

I.I.T., strength-based classes, Boxing, and / or Zumba any other unique or niche fitness programs.

Specifically, as a Certified Group Fitness Instructor you will :

Develop exercise programs designed for a variety of levels and lead clients / participants through workouts in individual, small group, and / or large group settings

Demonstrate appropriate modifications of exercises

Provide professional, safe, and effective demonstrations while offering ongoing motivation and feedback to clients

Create enthusiastic and energetic workout environments while providing specific emphasis on proper execution of movements

Meet the outstanding customer service standards of Denver Parks and Recreation

Keep current on all certifications and industry practices

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

Maintain a clean and safe orderly work area

Comply with employee procedures and expectations as detailed in the employee manual

Assist in participant recruitment, retention, program marketing, and special events

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

About You

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic Certified Group Fitness Instructor who can provide engaging programming, with an eye for safety and fun!

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics :

Current certification 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, Aqua Zumba, Boxing, Yoga, Pilates, Essentrics®, or Spin / Cycling) by a nationally recognized organization

Current CPR / First Aid Certification

Bachelor's degree in exercise science, community health, exercise physiology or related field

Industry relevant experience as a Group Fitness Instructor

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 / Certification : 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

Application Deadline

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

About Everything Else

Job Profile

RG2111 Fitness Instructor Certified

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

Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$21.54 - $29.51

Starting Pay

$21.72 / hour

Agency

Parks and Recreation

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