2026-22 Fitness Instructor

City of Oregon City•Oregon City, OR

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatic & Recreation Manager or Social Services & Community Center Manager, the Fitness Instructor serves as a teacher and leader of fitness related classes including but not limited to water exercise, yoga, dance fitness, step classes, Pilates, and more. Fitness instructors may teach one or more types of fitness classes depending on the training and certifications they have. Fitness Instructors are responsible for developing lesson plans for the classes and leading participants through exercises as well as providing modifications for participants as needed.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
Must pass criminal history background check
Must be certified in the format being taught and uphold requirements of compliance for that format with one year of previous teaching experience.
Must have experience working with all age groups.
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certifications required.
Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to stand, walk and demonstrate activities for extended periods of time, lift and move medium weight materials up to 50 pounds, and move to various work locations.
Must be able to spend most of your shift on your feet, demonstrate exercises, and help patrons with workouts.
If teaching water fitness classes, must have basic swimming abilities.
Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity to demonstrate physical activities and use a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and customers in one-on-one and large group settings.
Requires visual acuity to read printed materials and labels and to observe students perform exercises assigned.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting the development and delivery of fitness programs, including but not limited to, water fitness classes, yoga classes, Zumba classes, step classes, and more.
Promoting all facilities, programs, and services when in contact with the general public.
Serve as a front-line contact for education and enforcement of City policies and codes in public facilities.
Organizing and guiding a variety of fitness classes.
Ensuring a safe learning environment for all participants.
Choreographing and planning all classes.
Communicating fitness goals with participants making sure the class meets their needs.
Reporting all accidents, incidents, and disciplinary actions to supervisor.
Overseeing proper use of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
Attending all staff meetings and in-service training.
Practicing continuous learning through individual study and training.
Respecting diversity in the workplace.
Using independent, sound judgment to react quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.