Group Exercise Strength Instructor

Bend Park and Recreation•Bend, OR

32m

About The Position

Come join our Team at Bend Parks and Recreation District!We are looking for Fitness Instructors that can teach a variety of formats. OPEN UNTIL FILLED- First review of candidates will be Tuesday March 17th, 2026 About the job: Develop and instruct safe and rewarding group exercise classes and/or personalized safe and rewarding wellness and exercise programs, assisting individuals to achieve their personal fitness goals. A day in the life: Instructs assigned classes, programs and activities. Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program objectives and guidelines. Creates and delivers personal training programs and activities based on client goals; assists individual in developing and implementing modifications as indicated. Closely supervises and oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants. Assists class participants in developing and achieving their individual goals. Develops rapport with participants and responds to questions, concerns, etc. Collaborates with Fitness Supervisor and Assistant Fitness Supervisor to develop, plan and schedule classes and programs. Communicates with staff regarding facility availability, schedules, equipment and supply needs. Completes before and after class/session shift duties; sets up, takes down, cleans-up, before and after class as required. Maintains all required records and forms. Addresses program specific risk management and facility safety and cleanliness issues. Facilitates inclusion of special needs participants in program. Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures. Acts as a mandatory reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Shift: MUST be available to work on Mondays from 5:20pm to 6:40pm Varying times including weekends, early morning and evening shifts. Location: Classes may be taught at both Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center.

Requirements

Strong Knowledge of: Exercise physiology, anatomy, Kinesiology, and current best practices in personal training and fitness practices and techniques for group and individualized classes.
Skill and Ability to: Lead fitness classes utilizing a variety of techniques, styles and formats;
Instruct and provide for the needs of a variety of ages and fitness levels;
Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences including age, abilities and levels; strong planning, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrate a positive, motivating and caring demeanor when training;
Physically perform the duties associated with this position;
Demonstrate competency in specialized area;
Ability to prepare and present lessons effectively to a variety of audiences;
Professionally handle disruptions and conflicts; responding to problems and addressing customer service concerns;
Handle emergency situations as they arise;
Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and customers.
SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR Required Experience & Training: High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework or vocations training with emphasis in related field preferred; AND Two (2) years of professional level experience in area of specialty area; OR Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.
Some teaching experience preferred.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION: Possession of a professional certification in skilled area preferred in applicable areas (i.e. ACE, AEA, AFAP, other for Fitness Instructors; ASCA for Masters Swim Coaches, USFA for Skate Instructors)
Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
This position may require reporting to additional sites throughout the workday, typically achieved in a motor vehicle OR other modes of transportation. If choosing a personal vehicle, possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
If you do not have a driver’s license or have an unacceptable driving history, it does not disqualify you from this position, only from driving a vehicle for district business.

Nice To Haves

Some teaching experience preferred.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION: Possession of a professional certification in skilled area preferred in applicable areas (i.e. ACE, AEA, AFAP, other for Fitness Instructors; ASCA for Masters Swim Coaches, USFA for Skate Instructors)

Responsibilities

Instructs assigned classes, programs and activities.
Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
Creates and delivers personal training programs and activities based on client goals; assists individual in developing and implementing modifications as indicated.
Closely supervises and oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
Assists class participants in developing and achieving their individual goals.
Develops rapport with participants and responds to questions, concerns, etc.
Collaborates with Fitness Supervisor and Assistant Fitness Supervisor to develop, plan and schedule classes and programs.
Communicates with staff regarding facility availability, schedules, equipment and supply needs.
Completes before and after class/session shift duties; sets up, takes down, cleans-up, before and after class as required.
Maintains all required records and forms.
Addresses program specific risk management and facility safety and cleanliness issues.
Facilitates inclusion of special needs participants in program.
Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
Acts as a mandatory reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Performs other duties as assigned.