Fitness Instructor - Barre

Roselle Park District; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free fitness center pass

Free pool pass

25% off programs

Job summary

A local recreation agency in Roselle is looking for a Fitness Class Instructor to lead group fitness classes. The role involves designing classes, ensuring safety, and providing a positive environment for participants. Candidates should be at least 16 years old, possess a high school diploma, and hold First Aid and CPR certifications. The position offers competitive pay of $21-$25/hour, along with benefits like a fitness center pass and discounts on programs.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Must provide a positive and motivating environment.
• Understanding of customer service principles is required.
• First Aid and CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead exercise activities, designing and teaching appropriate classes.
• Implement emergency procedures when needed.
• Keep accurate records of attendance and evaluations.
• Promote registration for fitness classes.

Skills

Positive and motivating attitude

Ability to demonstrate high quality instruction

Customer service understanding

Listening and following directions

Risk management and safety knowledge

First Aid and CPR certified

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Fitness/ Fitness Class Instructor
• Date Posted: 2/4/2026

Are you up for a challenge? Join our growing team: The Roselle Park District offers a friendly, small-town feel which is great for families

• Do you like a job that has variety – not the same thing every day?
• Do you like being challenged by trying new tasks?
• Are you good with people?

The Roselle Park District needs you!

$21-$25/hour DOQ, 1 hour class offering initially; day and time dependent on instructor.

Benefits include free individual fitness center pass, free individual pool pass, 25% off programs; certain restrictions apply.

Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Barre Fitness Instructor is responsible for designing and providing group fitness classes that utilize ballet-inspired movements at a ballet barre to sculpt and strengthen muscles.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Must be 16 years old
• Provide a positive and motivating environment, guiding participants through exercises with proper form, and ensuring a safe and effective workout for all participants
• An interest in working in the recreation industry
• An ability to listen and follow directions
• An understanding of the principles of customer service and client relations
• An understanding of the principles of risk management and safety
• Possess a high school diploma
• Ability to demonstrate high quality instruction
• First Aid and CPR certification

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:

• Leading appropriate exercise activities, which includes designing, teaching, and demonstrating exercisebased on the principles of exercise physiology
• Implementing proper procedures in the event of an emergency, which includes administering CPR and FirstAid as needed
• Keeping accurate records, which includes taking attendance, and administering participant evaluations asassigned
• Promoting registration for fitness classes, which includes making announcements, distributing flyers, and?conducting registration during special promotions
• Reporting for duty as scheduled
• Participating in all pre-employment and in-service training
• Upholding the policies and standards of the Roselle Park District
• Demonstrating high levels of customer care and service
• Upholding and enforcing all risk management and safety goals and procedures
• Demonstrating good judgment
• Providing adequate pre-class instruction, which includes explanation and demonstration of the movements, description of the goals and methods of the class, and answering questions
• Frequent coaching to the participants during the exercise, which includes verbal praising, individualcorrection of technique, monitoring effort and performance
• Making modifications for participants with lower fitness levels or limited physical ability
• Monitoring participants for symptoms of over-exertion and making adjustments for that individual
• Demonstrating a variety of motivational strategies which encourage participants to do their best and tocontinue in future classes
• Other related duties as assigned

Roselle Park District provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital and housing status.