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Job DetailsJob Location: Erie Community Center - Erie, CO 80516Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $20.23 - $35.70 HourlyJob Category: Parks & Recreation Here at the Erie Community Center, our mission is rooted in fostering meaningful connections and nurturing holistic well-being for everyone we serve. Come join our award-winning team as our newest Primary Group Fitness Instructor! For this role, we are searching for those who are certified in general group fitness areas i.e. ACE, AFAA, etc. As a community-focused recreation center, we work with a wide variety of ages, backgrounds and abilities, and are looking for a Fitness Instructor who would like to be a part of our mission. If it's your passion to help deliver safe, effective, and supportive learning environments for diverse participants with varying skills and fitness levels, this is the place for you! Want to see some of the faces who help make our department a success? View our Parks and Recreation Department Culture video by clicking here. Before you apply, please be prepared to submit relevant certifications with your application for consideration. Anticipated Hiring Range by Level Group Instructor I $20.23/hr - 22.76/hr Group Instructor II $24.04/hr - $27.04/hr Group Instructor III $26.20/hr - $29.47/hr Group Instructor IV $28.56/hr - $32.13/hr Posting Dates: 3/23/26 – 4/3/26 **Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 4/3/26 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process. Accommodations If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov. Duties And Responsibilities: Fitness Operations Performs a variety of duties associated with instructing or leading fitness programs and classes. Provides a safe, effective and supportive learning environment for diverse participants with varying skills and fitness levels. Stays abreast of latest trends and techniques in areas of expertise. Evaluates class effectiveness and recommends new classes or techniques. Ensures participants are performing exercises correctly and safely. Uses knowledge and expertise to modify class activities for various participant skill levels. Sets up and takes down required program equipment including exercise and audio equipment. Administrative Duties Plans class curriculum and conducts individualized or group instruction in areas of expertise. This may include selecting exercises, designing choreography, and creating music playlists. Maintains program related records and reports, including accurate class attendance records. Provides exceptional guest service to all participants. Responds to information requests, comments and complaints from participants. Maintains frequent communications with other staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed. Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings. Other/Miscellaneous Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests. May be considered as a subject expert for area of specialization and may train other staff on specific knowledge. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Experience Certifications CPR/AED/First Aid Group Instructor I High School diploma or general education degree (GED) One (1) year of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NASM, ACE, AFFA) or specialized fitness certification (Les Mils, Cycling, SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.) OR the ability to obtain a certification within six months of hire. Ability to obtain CPR, AED and First Aid within three months of hire. Group Instructor II High School diploma or general education degree (GED) Three (3) years of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NASM, ACE, AFFA) or one specialized fitness certification (Les Mils, Cycling, SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.) CPR, AED and First Aid certification Group Instructor III High School diploma or general education degree (GED) Six (6) years of experience teaching group fitness classes One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NCSM, ACE, AFFA). One specialized fitness certification (Les Mils, Cycling, SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.) OR A 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification or a nationally recognized Pilates Reformer Certification with a minimum of the one-year teaching experience preferred CPR, AED and First Aid certification Group Instructor IV Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology or other fitness field Ten (10) years of experience teaching group fitness classes One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NCSM, ACE, AFFA). Two specialized fitness certifications (Les Mils, Cycling, SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.) OR A 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification or a nationally recognized Pilates Reformer Certification with a minimum of five years teaching experience. CPR, AED, and First Aid certification A combination of education, experience, and certifications may be considered. Pre-employment screenings include: Background checks include: National and County Criminal Scan Sex-Offender Registry check Motor Vehicle Report through DMV Benefits: All Part-Time employees receive the following benefits: Free membership to the Erie Community Center Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year) Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits (all position assumed to be non-benefitted unless otherwise stated in job posting): Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.
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