Fitness Instructor - Youth Strength & Conditioning (376)

Arlington Heights Park District; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Membership to Arlington Ridge

Discounts on some programming

KinderCare Discounts

Job summary

The Arlington Heights Park District is seeking a part-time Fitness Instructor to lead Youth Strength & Conditioning and Dryland Training for our competitive swim team in Arlington Heights, IL. Classes are held Tuesday evenings with potential weekend sessions.

Candidates must hold a national group fitness certification, CPR/AED certification within six months, and have 1–2 years of experience safely teaching youth athletes in a positive, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Current national certification as a group fitness instructor.
• High school diploma or GED; college-level coursework in physical education or kinesiology preferred.
• Minimum one to two years of experience leading fitness, exercise, or conditioning programs.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• CPR, AED Certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and selects exercises to meet program objectives.
• Select and set up required materials and equipment for each class.
• Plans routines, chooses music and selects movements for muscle groups.
• Demonstrates proper breathing techniques during physical activity.
• Takes attendance, welcomes participants, and maintains accurate class lists.
• Provides varied exercises to accommodate different fitness levels.
• Ensures participant safety and notifies management of serious incidents.
• Puts away materials and maintains a clean, organized environment.

Skills

Group fitness certification

Youth conditioning experience

Engaging instruction

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR, AED Certification

Job description

Fitness Instructor - Youth Strength & Conditioning (376)# Fitness Instructor - Youth Strength & Conditioning (376)Arlington Heights, IL 60004## OverviewSalary Range$26.00 - $28.00 HourlyPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionThis position is responsible for leading a Youth Strength & Conditioning class and a Dryland Training class for our competitive swim team. Classes are held Tuesday evenings with the potential for additional weekend sessions, and candidates must be able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule. Applicants are required to hold a nationally recognized strength and conditioning or fitness certification and have experience safely instructing youth athletes in a positive, engaging environment.The target hiring range for this position is $26 - $28 per hour. Our wage scale for part-time jobs can be found here.A link to the job description for this role can be found here.**JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION*** Prepares lesson plans and selects exercises to meet program objectives* Select and set up required materials and equipment for each class* Plans routines, chooses music and selects movements for muscle groups* Demonstrates proper breathing techniques during physical activity* Takes attendance, welcomes participants, and maintains accurate class lists* Provides varied exercises to accommodate different fitness levels* Ensures participant safety and notifies management of serious incidents* Puts away materials and maintains a clean, organized environment**BENEFITS WE OFFER*** Employee Membership to Arlington Ridge Center* Discounts on some programming* KinderCare Discounts**AHPD OVERVIEW**The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.## Qualifications* Current national certification as a group fitness instructor* High school graduate or G.E.D.; college-level coursework in physical education or kinesiology preferred* Minimum one to two years of experience leading fitness, exercise, or conditioning programs* Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training* CPR, AED Certification required within six months of employment*The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.*