Group Fitness Instructor

City of Brighton; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Brighton Recreation Center seeks a Group Fitness Instructor to lead engaging, safe fitness classes in a busy recreation environment. Instructors set up the space, screen participants, and guide workouts with modification options to suit all fitness levels.

Responsibilities include safe class sequencing, clear cueing, and maintaining equipment and safety protocols. Current national certification and CPR/AED are required, along with a valid Colorado driver’s license and background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one accredited Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Training certification (must be current).
• Minimum of 1-year instructor experience preferred.
• CPR/AED certification (must be current or obtained within 3 months of hiring).
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and set class environment and music volume.
• Conduct pre-class screening; address medical concerns.
• Instruct participants with safe, modifiable routines.
• Demonstrate safe class sequences and level-appropriate modifications.
• Educate participants using clear verbal and visual cues.
• Maintain smooth sequencing and transitions during classes.
• Substitute for other instructors when needed.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Fitness safety

Choreography design

Age-appropriate design

Modifications for levels

Customer service

Independent work

Community relations

Meeting attendance

Mentoring others

Education

Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Training certification

CPR/AED certification

Colorado driver’s license

Job description

Starting hiring salary - $18.00 to $19.08 hourly

DEFINITION:

Group Fitness Instructors at the Brighton Recreation Center are responsible for conducting fitness classes in accordance with national certification organizations to ensure a safe, effective, and fun workout.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives direction from the Fitness Coordinator and Fitness Supervisor. Exercises supervision over fitness class participants and volunteers.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT / ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Evaluate and set class environment. Remove any obstructions from the workout area. Set up music and adjust it to the appropriate volume.
• Conduct pre-class student screening. Address physical limitations or medical concerns. Explain pulse-check, target heart rate, and rate of perceived exertion.
• Instruct participants through an exercise program using the following guidelines
• Demonstrate safe and effective class sequences. Utilize modification techniques for all fitness levels.
• Educate participants using auditory and visual techniques.
• Execute smooth sequencing and transitions throughout the entire class.
• Use verbal and visual anticipatory cueing for movement transitions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one accredited Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Training certification (must be current)
• Minimum of 1-year instructor experience preferred
• CPR/AED certification (must be current or obtained within 3 months of hiring)
• Valid Colorado driver’s license
• Must pass criminal background check

Knowledge of:

• Fitness safety standards and guidelines
• Choreography design
• Age respective class/exercise design
• Skill modifications for various fitness levels
• Hazards inherent to exercise and safety practices to minimize exposureEmergency protocol

Ability to:

• Understand community needs in fitness/wellness and evaluate activities according to those needs.
• Monitor program compliance with related law, standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Effectively use quality customer service skills.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, other city employees and officials, community groups, the public and media representatives.
• Follow policies and procedures related to attendance.
• Substitute for other fitness instructors when needed.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as outlined by management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the fitness field (attend workshops, read fitness publications, visit other fitness facility classes).
• Assist in the training and mentoring of other instructors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to perform moderate physical work. To lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, twist, and perform similar body movements.
• Possesses hand / eye / foot coordination adequate to teach a fitness class.
• Ability to talk and hear in person.
• Ability to see and read instructions, manuals, recreation, and athletic programs in progress.