Summer Recreation Employment - Fitness in the Park (Ages 18+)

City of Portland•Multiple Locations, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Fitness in the Park helps Portlanders stay active and achieve their fitness goals while connecting to community and nature in our parks. All fitness levels are welcome. Outdoor fitness classes take place in parks across Portland, Monday through Friday, with classes in the mornings (8:00am-12:00pm) and evening (3:00pm-7:00pm) beginning May 4th at Irving Park. All other locations will start June 22. We will also be hosting a few Saturday and/or late evening pop-up events over the course of the summer months. PP&R is looking to hire energetic and qualified fitness instructors to teach classes that will engage with diverse populations, instructors with experience teaching intergenerational/youth fitness. We are looking for people to work within various parks throughout Portland. This is an open and continuous recruitment and intended for summer employment. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available. Applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Requirements

Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
General knowledge of assigned recreation area.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
Ability to recognize and respond to safety and emergency situations.
Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns.
Ability to learn and show skills, or experience, in one-on-one and small group fitness.
Ability to learn and show skills, or experience, in teaching different types of Group Exercise classes like 32-count block, Tabata or HIIT, and mind/body classes like Yoga and Pilates.
Knowledge of how to take care of fitness equipment.
Knowledge and experience in using the best practices for health and wellness marketing and promoting fitness memberships.
One year of teaching experience.
One certification from one of these approved organizations: ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), ACE (American Council on Exercise), AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of America), NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association), NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness), ISSA (International Sports Science Association), NESTA (National Exercise and Sport Training Association), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), PCC Fitness Technology Degree, Cooper Institute Certification, Four-year college degree in a fitness related field (e.g., Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology), Any accredited certification distributed by NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies).
Be at least 18 years old by date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching intergenerational/youth fitness.

Responsibilities

Instructs and/or monitors classes/activities in area of assignment.
Instruction may occur outdoors and in all-weather while working in the Fitness in the Park program.
May develop lesson plans related to area of assignment based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
Prepares materials for instruction of classes/activities.
Records participation for classes/activities.
Request class/activity supplies.
Performs duties related to customer service, cross marketing, and delivery of assigned activities.