Mitchell Activity Center Fitness Instructor (part-time temporary)

Southern Arkansas University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Washington seeks a part-time temporary Fitness Instructor for the Mitchell Activity Center. The instructor will lead and conduct fitness classes, primarily Yoga, engaging students and demonstrating techniques. This position requires previous teaching experience and a background in health and fitness. The role typically requires 2-6 hours/week, with morning and afternoon shifts available. Join a diverse community dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide customer service to patrons and visitors.
• Ability to maintain positive and effective relationships with students and other employees.
• Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead classes for fitness.
• Demonstrate fitness techniques to students.
• Send in daily class attendance.

Skills

Previous teaching experience

Education or experience in health and fitness

Customer service skills

Ability to maintain positive relationships

Demonstrated commitment to equity

Education

Certification in fitness

Job description

Mitchell Activity Center Fitness Instructor (part-time temporary)

Seattle Central College is looking to hire a Mitchell Activity Center Fitness Instructor

Hourly Rate for this position is $50/hr.

Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin December 29th, 2025.

Position Summary

The Mitchell Activity Center (MAC) is a hub for students, staff and faculty at Seattle Central College to gather, socialize, recreate, and exercise. In addition, the MAC serves as a rental space for both college affiliated groups and external rental groups.

The Mitchell Activity Center Fitness Instructor is a part-time temporary position. This position contributes to group fitness classes at the Mitchell Activity Center. We are looking for instructors for Yoga. Duties include conducting and leading classes, demonstrating fitness techniques, motivating students, sending in daily class attendance and engaging with staff at the Mitchell Activity Cetner. This part-time position is typically assigned 2-6 hours per week, classes are 45-60 minutes in length and instructors are paid for set up and clean up time. Morning and afternoon shifts are available.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges–North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College–and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Application Procedures

• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

What you will be working on

• Provides welcoming, effective and timely service.
• Answers basic informational and directional questions; refers users to appropriate employees as needed.
• Conduct and lead classes
• Demonstrate practice and techniques
• Visually assess students to determine their level of practice
• Assist students to achieve correct technique
• Motivate students with words of encouragement
• Offer training recommendations
• Send in daily class attendance

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate

• Previous teaching experience
• Education or experience in health and fitness
• Certification is preferable
• Ability to provide customer service to patrons and visitors.
• Ability to maintain positive and effective relationships with students and other employees.
• Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and service to a diverse community.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

PHYSICAL SETTING

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
• Physical ability to perform required work, including (but not limited to) the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and to walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, grasp, push and pull on a regular to continuous basis
• Work is performed throughout the campus in a variety of weather conditions and encounters noises typical of these settings

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, hair texture or protective hairstyles, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyber bullying.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.