Here at the Erie Community Center our mission is rooted in fostering meaningful connections and nurturing holistic well-being for everyone we join our award-winning team as our newestPrimary Group Fitness Instructor!For this role we are searching for those who arecertified in general group fitness AFAA etc.
As acommunity-focused recreation centerwework with a wide variety ofagesbackgroundsand abilities and are looking for aFitnessInstructorwho would like tobe a part ofour 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 clickinghere.
Before you apply please be prepared tosubmitrelevant certifications with your application for consideration.
Anticipated Hiring Range by Level
Group Instructor I
$20.23/hr- 22.76/hr
GroupInstructorII
$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 issubmittedand complete prior to 11:59pm on4/3/26 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 All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.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 otherwiseparticipatein the hiring process please contact Risk Management and Recruitment atand.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Fitness Operations
Performs a variety of duties associated with instructing or leading fitness programs and classes.
Provides a safeeffectiveand 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 andexpertisetomodifyclass activities for various participant skill levels.
Sets up and takes down required program equipment including exercise and audio equipment.
Administrative Duties
Plans class curriculum andconductsindividualized or group instruction in areas of expertise. This may include selecting exercises designing choreography and creating music playlists.
Maintains program related records and reports includingaccurateclass attendance records.
Provides exceptional guest service to all participants. Responds to information requestscommentsand complaints from participants.
Maintains frequent communications with other staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory facility conditionspoliciesand incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
Attends andparticipatesin 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 CyclingSilverSneakers Barre etc.)
OR
the ability to obtain a certification within six months of hire.
Ability to obtain CPRAEDand First Aid within three months of hire.
GroupInstructor 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 CyclingSilverSneakers Barre etc.)
CPRAEDand First Aid certification
GroupInstructor 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 CyclingSilverSneakers 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
CPRAEDand First Aid certification
GroupInstructor IV
Bachelors degree and/orMasters Degreein exercise science kinesiology exercisephysiologyor 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 CyclingSilverSneakers 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:
AllPart-Time employees receive the following benefits:
Free membership to the Erie Community Center
Access to the Towns Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour ofaccrued paid leave per 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year)
Eligible part-time employees mayparticipatein the followingadditionalbenefits (all position assumed to be non-benefitted unless otherwisestatedin 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 fitnessclasses
EEOC:The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any termconditionor privilege of employment. Applicantsemployeesand 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 federalstateor 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 ofsubstantially interferingwith an individuals 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.
Required Experience:
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DescriptionHere at the Erie Community Center our mission is rooted in fostering meaningful connections and nurturing holistic well-being for everyone we join our award-winning team as our newestPrimary Group Fitness Instructor!For this role we are searching for those who arecertified in general gro...
Description
Here at the Erie Community Center our mission is rooted in fostering meaningful connections and nurturing holistic well-being for everyone we join our award-winning team as our newestPrimary Group Fitness Instructor!For this role we are searching for those who arecertified in general group fitness AFAA etc.
As acommunity-focused recreation centerwework with a wide variety ofagesbackgroundsand abilities and are looking for aFitnessInstructorwho would like tobe a part ofour 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 clickinghere.
Before you apply please be prepared tosubmitrelevant certifications with your application for consideration.
Anticipated Hiring Range by Level
Group Instructor I
$20.23/hr- 22.76/hr
GroupInstructorII
$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 issubmittedand complete prior to 11:59pm on4/3/26 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 otherwiseparticipatein the hiring process please contact Risk Management and Recruitment atand.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Fitness Operations
Performs a variety of duties associated with instructing or leading fitness programs and classes.
Provides a safeeffectiveand 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 andexpertisetomodifyclass activities for various participant skill levels.
Sets up and takes down required program equipment including exercise and audio equipment.
Administrative Duties
Plans class curriculum andconductsindividualized or group instruction in areas of expertise. This may include selecting exercises designing choreography and creating music playlists.
Maintains program related records and reports includingaccurateclass attendance records.
Provides exceptional guest service to all participants. Responds to information requestscommentsand complaints from participants.
Maintains frequent communications with other staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory facility conditionspoliciesand incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
Attends andparticipatesin 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 CyclingSilverSneakers Barre etc.)
OR
the ability to obtain a certification within six months of hire.
Ability to obtain CPRAEDand First Aid within three months of hire.
GroupInstructor 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 CyclingSilverSneakers Barre etc.)
CPRAEDand First Aid certification
GroupInstructor 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 CyclingSilverSneakers 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
CPRAEDand First Aid certification
GroupInstructor IV
Bachelors degree and/orMasters Degreein exercise science kinesiology exercisephysiologyor 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 CyclingSilverSneakers 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:
AllPart-Time employees receive the following benefits:
Free membership to the Erie Community Center
Access to the Towns Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour ofaccrued paid leave per 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year)
Eligible part-time employees mayparticipatein the followingadditionalbenefits (all position assumed to be non-benefitted unless otherwisestatedin 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 fitnessclasses
EEOC:The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any termconditionor privilege of employment. Applicantsemployeesand 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 federalstateor 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 ofsubstantially interferingwith an individuals 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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