Recreation Instructor

Gilbert, Arizona; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Gilbert in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Recreation Instructor to lead a wide range of fitness classes for all ages, from early childhood to adults. The role emphasizes creating engaging, safe programs, planning curricula, and maintaining accurate attendance and waivers.

Candidates should have current national fitness certifications and at least one year of formal fitness teaching experience; CPR/First Aid is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current national fitness certifications are required.
• One year of formal fitness teaching experience
• Be able to develop and implement age appropriate fitness classes
• Skilled and passionate about teaching in a structured, fun recreation environment
• Minimum of an 8-12 week teaching commitment. This can be on ongoing position depending upon availability and facility needs.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification are preferred, but not required
• Age requirement: Must be 18+ years

Responsibilities

• Curriculum planning, implementing programs and/or classes, classroom management by adapting to participant's needs and behaviors, instruction of specialized courses or skills.
• Record keeping by maintaining attendance sheets, participant contact information and liability waivers, maintaining confidentiality and using discretion when speaking with parents
• Make recommendations as to enhance and optimize class participation.
• Maintain and inspect all classroom tools and equipment.
• The primary function of this position is to teach a wide range of recreation classes for early childhood to adult age groups.

Skills

Teaching

Program development

Age-appropriate instruction

Education

National fitness certifications

Job description

We Are Seeking Team Gilbert

has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Recreation Instructor. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Recreation Instructor reports to the Recreation Coordinator. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Curriculum planning, implementing programs and/or classes, classroom management by adapting to participant's needs and behaviors, instruction of specialized courses or skills.
• Record keeping by maintaining attendance sheets, participant contact information and liability waivers, maintaining confidentiality and using discretion when speaking with parents
• Make recommendations as to enhance and optimize class participation.
• Maintain and inspect all classroom tools and equipment.
• The primary function of this position is to teach a wide range of recreation classes for early childhood to adult age groups.

About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Current national fitness certifications are required
• One year of formal fitness teaching experience
• Be able to develop and implement age appropriate fitness classes
• Skilled and passionate about teaching in a structured, fun recreation environment
• Minimum of an 8-12 week teaching commitment. This can be on ongoing position depending upon availability and facility needs.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification are preferred, but not required
• Age requirement: Must be 18+ years

This position requires a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting required.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of their work day in a recreation facility environment.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Why Team Gilbert?

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• life insurance
• disability
• pension
• tuition reimbursement
• parental leave
• babies at work
• and more