Spin Instructor - Substitute (Part-Time/On-Call, Year-Round)

Mountain Recreation; Gypsum (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) retirement

EAP

Paid Time Off

Facility access

Program discounts

Family discounts

Outdoor gear perks

Scholarships

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Mountain Recreation's Gypsum Recreation Center in Colorado seeks a dependable Substitute Spin Instructor to lead indoor cycling classes, adapt to all fitness levels, and create an engaging, safe environment.

The role is part-time, on-call with evenings, weekends, and travel; certification in group fitness and CPR may be required, with bilingual incentive and competitive pay per hour.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years or older and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Hold group fitness certification and/or class-specific certification.
• May require First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned spin classes and activities.
• Plans and implements curriculum for group exercise.
• Supervises safety, comfort, and progress of participants.
• Assists participants in achieving personal fitness goals.
• Communicates with staff about facility and equipment needs.
• Sets up and cleans up before and after classes.

Skills

Lead fitness classes

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivational coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Group fitness certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

WHERE PASSION MEETS PURPOSE—AND DREAMS BECOME REALITY

At Mountain Recreation, we believe that everyone deserves to live a happy, healthy life—and that includes our employees. Join a team that dares to dream big and envisions a stronger, more connected community every single day.

No matter what your role, you’ll be part of a dynamic team redefining what recreation, community, and service can look like. We’re elevating experiences, building partnerships, and making meaningful change—and we’re just getting started.

Gypsum Recreation Center is looking for a dependable and enthusiastic Substitute Spin Instructor to provide class coverage as needed. This position leads safe, engaging, and motivating indoor cycling classes for participants of varying fitness levels, provides appropriate modifications, and creates a positive and energetic class environment.

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POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Spin Instructor – Substitute

Location: Gypsum Recreation Center (Gypsum, CO)

Employment Type: Part-Time, On-Call

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)

Schedule: Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and multi-day trips. Flexibility is required to successfully fulfill job responsibilities.

Supervision Required: Works under the direct supervision of the Facility Coordinator

Supervision Exercised: None

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Work schedule requires reliable attendance for short, scheduled shifts. The position requires consistent mental and visual attention while leading and monitoring participants. Physical demands include prolonged periods of indoor cycling, standing, walking, bending, demonstrating cycling techniques and movements, and occasional lifting or moving equipment. The position requires frequent use of voice for instruction and may involve periods of continuous physical activity and participant interaction.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Salary: $25.00/hour non-certified; $35/hour certified; staff in this position are eligible for a $1/hour incentive for Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test.

Benefits:

• Retirement Savings: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a)-retirement account.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to mental health resources, life coaching, financial and legal consultation, and more through AllOne Health.
• Paid Time Off: Accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA.
• Facility Access & Memberships: Complimentary access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and a free membership to the Gypsum Recreation Center.
• Program Discounts: 20% off facility programs for employees and immediate family members.
• Family Discounts: Discounted punch cards for immediate family members at the Gypsum Recreation Center.
• Outdoor Gear Perks: Access to pro deals on top outdoor industry brands.
• Scholarship Opportunities: Student scholarship programs available.
• Healthcare Options: Opportunity to enroll in Vail Valley Partnership’s One Valley Healthcare Plan—an affordable healthcare program for employees and their families.

Mountain Recreation believes that everyone, including our staff, deserves to be healthy and happy. We foster a culture of accountability and flexibility while offering world-class benefits.

For more details on employee benefits, visit: https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

General Statement of Duties: Lead safe and rewarding group exercise classes, assisting individuals to achieve their personal fitness goals.

Examples Of Duties:

• Instructs assigned classes, programs, and activities.
• Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
• Closely supervises and oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
• Assists class participants in developing and achieving their individual goals.
• Develops rapport with participants and responds to questions and concerns.
• Collaborates with Facility Coordinator and Gypsum Recreation Center Management staff to develop, plan and schedule classes and programs.
• Communicates with staff regarding facility, equipment and supply needs.
• Sets up, take down, clean-up, before and after class as required.
• Addresses program specific risk management/safety issues.
• Facilitates inclusion of special needs participants in program.
• Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Acts as a mandatory reporter and complies with mandatory reporting guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable knowledge of: exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, and current group exercise and fitness practices and techniques for assigned classes.

Skills and abilities: Strong ability to lead fitness classes utilizing a variety of techniques, styles and formats; instruct and provide for the needs of a variety of ages and fitness levels; communicate effectively; strong planning, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills; demonstrate a positive, motivating and caring demeanor when teaching; physically perform the duties associated with this position; work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and the general public.

Requirements:
Education and experience

• Be 18 years of age or older; AND
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent

Certifications

• Hold group fitness certification and/or specific certification for classes
• May require possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

FORWARD TOGETHER

You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyone—and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mountain Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Mountain Recreation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Residents: We are committed to fair hiring practices. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. This position will require the applicant to verify the meeting of a minimum age requirement of 18 years old as such requirement is a bona fide occupational qualification pertaining to public safety and required by law.