Fitness Instructor

JCPRD; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Johnson County Park and Recreation District as an Instructor. Make a meaningful impact by providing engaging exercise classes for older adults, ensuring their safety, and enhancing their well-being. Ideal candidates are certified, customer-focused, and passionate about community service.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Retirement plans

Employee incentives

Supportive organizational culture

Qualifications

• Experience with older adults is preferred.
• Monday – Friday daytime availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans, instruct, and evaluate participants.
• Provide high-level customer service and manage class attendance.
• Respond to emergencies and administer first aid when needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Management

Initiative

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

Group Exercise Certification

Job description

Overview

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs. With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

Job Description

• Instructors are responsible for providing their own music, tracking class attendance, starting/ending class on time and turning in paperwork in a timely manner.
• Experience working with older adults, confident managing multiple participants at a time, and the ability to create a fun environment.
• Responsible for the preparation of lessons plans, instructing, and evaluating class participants.
• Greeting participants and providing a high level of customer service.
• Arrive on time and prepare needed equipment.
• Have a positive attitude and show professionalism in communications.
• Track attendance and communicate program updates to participants.
• Respond quickly to all emergencies and administer first aid as needed.
• Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision.

Job Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must have current CPR and Group Exercise Certification.
• Could be a year-round position.
• Criminal History Background Check required.
• Monday – Friday daytime availability preferred.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.