Group Fitness Instructor

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual: Spanish (pay incentive)

Job summary

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is seeking experienced Group Fitness Instructors to plan, instruct, and lead a variety of classes aligned with current certifications. The role supports community participation through inclusive, engaging fitness programming at THPRD centers and parks.

Responsibilities include designing programming for diverse abilities, demonstrating proper form, and maintaining a welcoming class environment.

Qualifications

• Current group fitness certification (AFAA, ACSM, ACE, NASM, ISSA, Zumba®, etc.)
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
• Experience working with diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Plan, instruct, and lead a variety of group fitness classes aligned with current certifications and areas of expertise.
• Design and adjust programming to match participant abilities and skill levels.
• Demonstrate proper form and safe exercise techniques.
• Create a welcoming, respectful, and encouraging class environment.
• Support community-wide participation through inclusive fitness programming.

Skills

Group fitness certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Teaching experience

Diverse populations experience

Job description

Group Fitness Instructors - (Instructor IV)

THPRD Fitness is seeking experienced and qualified Group Fitness Instructors to plan, instruct, and lead a variety of group fitness classes aligned with current certifications and areas of expertise. This role supports community-wide participation through inclusive, engaging, and well-structured fitness programming.

Group fitness classes are offered indoors and outdoors at recreation centers and park locations. Programs serve patrons of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and interests. Instructors support individual participant needs while managing group dynamics and demonstrating safe, effective exercise techniques.

Patron Safety & Class Environment

Instructors support a safe and positive experience by:

• Designing and adjusting programming to align with participant abilities and skill levels
• Demonstrating proper form and safe exercise techniques
• Creating a welcoming, respectful, and encouraging class environment

Schedule & Availability

• Typically scheduled 2–29 hours per week
• Shifts may occur between 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM
• Weekday and weekend availability, including Saturdays and Sundays
• Part-time employees work variable hours and may work fewer than 1,560 hours per year

Minimum Qualifications

• Current group fitness certification (AFAA, ACSM, ACE, NASM, ISSA, Zumba®, etc.)
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
• Experience working with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual: Spanish (pay incentive)

Formats (Dependent on Certification)

• Cardio / Aerobics
• Pilates
• Strength Training
• Barre
• HIIT
• Tai Chi
• Zumba®
• Not currently recruiting for Yoga

Availability

• Mornings
• Days
• Evenings
• Weekends

The hiring range for this position is $30.68 to $34.60, based on experience and internal equity. The full hourly range for this job classification is $30.68 to $34.60. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].