Entry-Level Group Fitness Instructor at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

About the Department

Entry-level Group Fitness Instructors

THPRD Fitness is seeking qualified entry-level Group Fitness Instructors to join our team! In this role, you will plan, instruct, and lead group fitness classes aligned with your certifications and areas of expertise. Lead, inspire, and make a difference—apply today!

Classes may be held indoors at our recreation centers or outdoors in THPRD’s beautiful parks. Our programs are open to participants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. We are looking for instructors who can adapt to individual needs, manage group dynamics effectively, and demonstrate safe exercise techniques.

Role Summary & Schedule

Instructors play an important role in keeping participants safe and motivated by:

• Promoting physical safety through safe exercise techniques and programming adjustments for different skill levels.
• Supporting mental and social well-being by creating a welcoming, encouraging, and community-oriented class environment.

Instructor 3: Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for planning and leading general and/or specialized activities for program participants.


Schedule & Classification

• Hours vary from 2 to 29 per week, scheduled between 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM, including weekends.
• Part-time employees work variable hours and may work less than 1,560 hours per year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current fitness certification (AFAA, ACSM, ACE, NASM, ISSA, Zumba®, etc.)
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or willingness to obtain/renew upon hire
• Experience working with a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual: Spanish (eligible for pay incentive)

Class Formats (dependent on certifications)

• Aerobics
• Barre
• HIIT
• Pilates
• Strength Training
• Tai Chi
• Zumba®
• …and more!

Availability

• Daytime
• Evenings
• Mornings
• Weekends

Application Review

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Strong candidates will be contacted directly to discuss next steps. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple openings and will remain open until all positions are filled.

Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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