Fitness Instructor

Salary: $22.98 - $31.08 Hourly
Location : Paul Derda Recreation Center, CO
Job Type: TM Non-Benefited
Job Number: 8
Department: Parks, Recreation & Senior Services
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description
Do you enjoy visiting the Broomfield Recreation facilities? All employees receive a FREE pass

We are currently seeking instructors to cover a variety of classes as needed at the Paul Derda Rec Center and Broomfield Community Center.
This position is responsible for providing instruction in the fitness area such as various levels of cardiovascular training for participants of varying levels of fitness, skill and ability. This position is also responsible for providing proper instruction in weight training and mat work that is appropriate for the various muscle groups of the body.
Salary Range: $22.98 - $31.08/hour

Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties
General Duties:

• Develops and leads participants in cardiovascular and/or muscle conditioning exercises appropriate for the level of the class that is safe and in line with the course description.
• Instructs participants in proper exercise heart rates.
• Monitors participants and their ability to ensure proper use of equipment and technique.
• Provides feedback to class participants.
• Maintains current and accurate attendance records.
• Interact with class participants and demonstrate exercises or training activities that may include the following actions based on the format that is being taught: aerobic dance exercises, jogging, dancing, stepping, marching, hopping, skipping, jumping, bending, stretching, swimming, weight lifting, full body movement, etc.

Minimum Qualifications
Education -

• Must possess and maintain a current national fitness/aquatic certification such as ACE (American Council on Exercise), AFAA (Aerobic Fitness Association of America), or AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association), Instructor certification or specialty programming certification appropriate for the format applying for (Les Mills, Silver Sneakers, Zumba, etc.) or experience equivalent to perform specialized instruction to participants as expected.
• Must possess and maintain a minimum of an Adult CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience -

• Less than 1 year experience required in teaching group fitness classes.

• The Aqua Aerobics, Line Dance,and Tai Chi positions prefer previous instructor experience. For other positions, previous experience in the particular area (aerobics, weight lifting) of instruction is preferred such as physical fitness, athletic training, or physical therapy.

Necessary Applicant Traits -

• Copies of national certification and/or CEU's (continuing education credits) must be provided with application.
• New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry.

Working Conditions

• Work is generally scheduled in advance with classes scheduled Monday through Sunday and may include early morning hours, afternoon hours and evening hours.
• Must provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the participant during instruction which includes a full range of physical activities including: performing and maintaining aerobic exercise, bending, stretching, and lifting minimal weight.

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01

Do you have a valid national fitness certification such as ACE (American Council on Exercise), AFAA (Aerobic Fitness Association of America), Arthritis Foundation or Silver Sneakers certification?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid American Red Cross First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered 'yes' to having a valid First Aid certification, please enter the expiration date. If you answered 'no,' please type 'N/A.' Certification is required within 30 days of hire.
04

Do you have a valid American Red Cross CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered 'yes' to having a valid CPR certification, please enter the expiration date. If you answered 'no,' please type 'N/A.' Certification is required within 30 days of hire.
06

If you answered 'yes' to having a valid fitness certification, please enter the type and expiration date; otherwise please type 'N/A.'
07

How much experience do you have teaching fitness classes?
08

How many classes are you willing and available to teach on a regular basis?

• 1-3 classes per week
• 3-5 classes per week
• 6 or more classes per week

09

How much experience do you have teaching fitness overall? Experience must be accounted for in your application.

• None
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 12 months
• More than 12 months but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

10

What level are you most comfortable working with? Check all that apply.

• Exercise beginners
• Moderate exercisers
• Seniors
• Youth/Teens
• Small groups
• Athletes

11

What days/times are you available to work on a regularly scheduled basis? Please select all that apply.

• Monday mornings
• Monday afternoons
• Monday evenings
• Tuesday mornings
• Tuesday afternoons
• Tuesday evenings
• Wednesday mornings
• Wednesday afternoons
• Wednesday evenings
• Thursday mornings
• Thursday afternoons
• Thursday evenings
• Friday mornings
• Friday afternoons
• Friday evenings
• Saturday mornings
• Saturday afternoons
• Saturday evenings
• Sunday mornings
• Sunday afternoons
• Sunday evenings

12

You may bring up to two of your children to child sitting free of charge while working at the Paul Derda Recreation Center. Any additional children will require payment. Are you willing to work in this facility with this requirement?

• Yes
• No

13

Child sitting is not available at the Broomfield Community Center. Are you willing to work in this facility with this requirement?

• Yes
• No

14

Please explain why you are interested in this position.
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