Recreation Leader V - Group Fitness Instructor

City of Goodyear Economic Development; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave hours

Job summary

The City of Goodyear is seeking highly motivated individuals to work as Group Fitness Instructors at the Goodyear Recreation Campus. This part-time temporary role requires delivering high-quality group fitness classes and providing excellent customer service.

Candidates must hold current certifications for the class formats taught, CPR/AED and First Aid, with one year of group fitness experience preferred. Schedule includes mornings, days, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain current certifications for the specific class format hired to teach
• Experience leading groups of people with different fitness abilities
• One-year experience teaching group fitness classes preferred
• Current state approved CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Able to instruct with proficiency

Responsibilities

• Monitor participants and ensure proper use of equipment and technique
• Instruct group fitness classes with content appropriate to class level
• Prepare for each class with music and equipment
• Provide a safe and fun class environment
• Attend trainings and meetings to ensure quality operations
• Demonstrate strong communication and be outgoing to build relationships
• Provide information and answer questions about available programs
• Enforce all group fitness rules
• Observe all safety rules and regulations

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Group fitness instruction

Education

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become a motivating force in our fitness community as a Fitness Instructor, guiding participants towards improved wellbeing.

Salary: $22.00 - $36.00 Hourly

Location: Goodyear, AZ

Job Type: Part-Time Temporary

Job Number: FY2600809

Division: Parks & Recreation

Department: Parks & Recreation

Opening Date: 10/07/2026

Closing Date: 10/21/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

FLSA: Non-Exempt

The City of Goodyear is seeking highly motivated individuals to work as Group Fitness Instructors at the Goodyear Recreation Campus. This is a part-time position, and the ideal candidate will possess good customer service, strong communication skills, be positive, friendly and able to teach high-quality group fitness classes.

We are currently seeking certified personal trainers or group fitness instructors with certification(s) in the following formats:

• Strength-Based Group Classes
• Pilates
• Yoga/Chair Yoga
• Tai Chi
• Line Dancing
• Morning, Daytime, Evening, Weekends
• Subbing for all formats

At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation. We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess Six Core Values

Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability

Examination Process All qualified applicants who meet the City of Goodyear’s requirements will be invited to move on to the examination process, which includes an interview and class demonstration.

Essential Functions

• Monitor participants and their ability to ensure proper use of equipment and technique
• Instruct group fitness classes by developing class content appropriate to the class description and level
• Ensure effective preparation for each class music and equipment Monitor proper clothing/shoes of participants
• Provide a safe and fun class environment
• Attend all trainings and meetings to ensure quality operations
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, be out-going, and enjoy building relationships with a variety of people
• Provide information and answer questions about available programs
• Enforce all rules that pertain to group fitness on a constant basis
• Observe all safety rules and regulations

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain current certifications for the specific class format hired to teach
• Must have the ability to instruct with proficiency
• Experience leading various groups of people with different fitness abilities
• One-year experience teaching group fitness classes preferred
• Current state approved CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Consistently meet participation requirements
• Must teach approved number of classes per month or more

Sick leave hours will be provided based upon hours worked.

Employer City of Goodyear Address 1900 N. Civic Square Goodyear, Arizona, 85395

Website http://www.goodyearaz.gov