Seasonal Group Fitness Instructor

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, seeks Group Fitness Instructors for seasonal, part-time roles across northern and southern Prince George’s County. Instructors lead diverse classes, provide excellent customer service, and ensure safety through CPR/First Aid/AED training.

Applicants must be 18+, have or obtain CPR/First Aid/AED within 6 months, and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old or older.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lead classes with varying skill levels.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead a formatted class as the primary instructor for different skill levels.
• Provide exceptional customer service to class participants.
• Must be 18+ to qualify for the role.
• Possess/obtain CPR/First Aid/AED within first 6 months of hire.
• Have a combination of education, experience, and certifications relevant to fitness instruction.
• Interviews include a class demonstration within 15 minutes with a Health and Wellness Specialist.
• May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Group fitness instruction

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Group Fitness Instructors

Teach What You Love! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, has openings for Group Fitness Instructors on the Special Programs Division (SPD), Health and Wellness Team.

Some of the instructional areas available include, but are not limited to:

• Mind and Body (Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, etc.)
• Fitness (Strength Training, Boot Camp, etc.)
• Dance (Zumba, Line Dance, etc.)

About the Program

The Health and Wellness Team develops and implements health and wellness programs and initiatives to create healthier communities. Our programs seek to be culturally competent and diverse, promote a healthy lifestyle for residents and connect residents to parks, through programs, initiatives and outreach events. Instructors will teach classes for programs such as Fitness in the Parks, Yoga in the Parks, the Get Fit Mobile unit, and the evidence-based programs Fit & Strong and Walk With Ease.

Work Location

Instructor and trainer positions are located in the northern and southern areas of Prince George’s County.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Brenda Miller at [e-mail].

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to set up and facilitate as the lead of a formatted class with varying skill levels dealing with overall fitness performance.
• Provide exceptional customer service to class patrons.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification or complete CPR/First Aid/AED training within the first 6 months of hire.
• Possess a combination of education, experience, and certifications relevant to the instructional field.
• Have access to reliable transportation.
• Interview and complete a class demonstration within a 15-minute time frame with a Health and Wellness Specialist.

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Work Hours

• Work schedules may include a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.

Work Conditions/Environment

• Indoor and outdoor working environment.

Supplemental information

• Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check
• This position is seasonal/part-time and does not include a benefits package

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411. (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.