Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer bei City of Hillsboro, OR

About the Department

This position is open until filled and may close at any time without notice. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

These positions commonly work between both our Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) and Hidden Creek Community Center. Except for the Water Exercise Instructor who will work out of SHARC.

Fitness staff (Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer & Gym Monitors) contribute to the quality of life of Hillsboro residents through fostering health, fitness, wellbeing, community and culture through fitness classes, programs and events. It is a priority for the City of Hillsboro to meet the needs of our diverse community by staying up to date on fitness industry standards, offering a variety of fitness programs and assessing our needs and demands. 

Participates in the instruction and organization of fitness recreation programs; performs directly related work as required.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to participate in the instruction and organization of City fitness recreational programs. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. This class is distinguished from the class of Recreation Instructor I by lead worker duties. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, program participants, and the general public.  The principal duties of this class are performed at recreation facilities.  This is a non-exempt position.

The Fitness Instructor and Personal trainer positions are under the Recreation Instructor II job classification. For full job classification details click here: Recreation Instructor II

Position Duties

The ideal candidate has experience in providing 1:1 client training and/or leading group and/or exercise classes.  Specialty certifications are a plus but not required. Applicants must have a strong sense of teamwork and remain dependable, flexible, enthusiastic, and compassionate throughout employment. Fitness staff need to possess basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanical movement to improve individuals’ personal health and fitness habits while preventing injury. They need to have the ability to lead a class, cue proper form and give feedback. Instructors consistently promote physical health through instructing classes to various levels. High school diploma or GED and basic First Aid and CPR training are required to apply.

This position will include training, shadowing, and co-teaching as part of the onboarding. It is an on-call basis for substitute teaching. We are specifically looking for experienced instructors in the following formats: 

• Aquatic Exercise;
• Qi Gong/Tai Chi;
• Zumba Gold;
• Senior Fitness.

For the full job classification details, visit: Instructor II

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Some related work experience; or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to attend work on a regular, predictable basis as scheduled.

Bilingual incentive pay available
Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish/English and bilingualism is our ideal as opportunities for community engagement abound. Employees who can demonstrate the ability to speak Spanish, or any language spoken by over ten percent (10%) of City residents as documented by the most recent U.S. Census, at a proficiency level determined by a fluency test administered by the City, will receive a monthly premium of three percent (3%) of their regular base pay.

Positions that are considered safety sensitive, including working with children, may be subject to a drug screen before being hired. The City of Hillsboro is a Drug Free Organization that tests for schedule one drugs which includes marijuana. 

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