Fitness Team Lead

City of Hillsboro•Or 97124, OR

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their health and wellness goals while mentoring fellow fitness professionals? Join the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation team as our Lead Fitness Trainer, where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional fitness programming, supporting a team of personal trainers, and creating welcoming, inclusive experiences for our community. This unique position blends hands-on personal training with program leadership, staff support, and community engagement. If you enjoy building relationships, leading by example, and making a positive impact through health and fitness, we'd love to hear from you. Hillsboro Parks & Recreation is committed to creating healthy, active, and connected communities through high-quality recreational opportunities. Our fitness programs help people of all ages and abilities improve their well-being in a welcoming and supportive environment. This position works collaboratively with staff at both Hidden Creek Community Center and Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) to provide exceptional service and meaningful fitness experiences. This position is primarily based at Hidden Creek Community Center, with possible scheduled shifts at Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Driver’s License
Some related recreation, fitness instruction, personal training, or customer service experience.
Experience leading group fitness classes and/or providing personal training.
Experience providing leadership, mentoring, or lead worker responsibilities is highly desirable.
OR Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified Personal Trainer (preferred).
Group Exercise Instructor certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for the personal training program by reviewing client intake forms and connecting participants with appropriate trainers.
Act as the liaison between the personal training team and the Fitness & Wellness Supervisor.
Mentor, coach, and support personal trainers to promote consistent, high-quality programming and customer service.
Provide one-on-one and small group personal training sessions tailored to participants' individual goals and abilities.
Design and instruct group fitness classes and provide substitute instruction as needed.
Monitor the fitness floor, encourage safe equipment use, and enforce facility policies.
Support fitness events, workshops, challenges, races, and other community wellness initiatives, including coordinating event logistics, recruiting vendors, assisting with volunteer coordination, and helping facilitate events from planning through execution.
Welcome and assist patrons by answering questions and providing accurate program and facility information.
Promote fitness programs and community events through participant engagement and outreach.
Maintain participation records, cleaning logs, and maintenance requests.
Provide lead worker support by sharing knowledge, assisting with training, and helping ensure smooth daily operations.
Help coordinate and support community 5K races, including vendor coordination, volunteer support, event logistics, and participant engagement.
Assist with National Dance Day programming by helping facilitate activities and promote participation.
Research, design, and implement Community Wellness Challenges.
Assist in development of clinics and workshops for the Winter/Spring Activity Guide.

Benefits

Competitive pay with City contributions to PERS retirement.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays.
Deferred compensation match and HRA VEBA contributions to boost your future savings.
City-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
Extra perks like bilingual pay incentives and wellness reimbursements.
Free TriMet annual Hop pass and SHARC and Hidden Creek Community Center recreation access for you and your immediate family.
Paid time off to volunteer in the community through Hillsboro Helps.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive workplace that values work/life balance and employee wellness.