Job Description
Posting number: PR-2026-08
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Division: Jim Dailey Fitness and Aquatic Center
Job classification: Assistant Fitness Coordinator
Posting type: Open
Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks
JOB OBJECTIVE: To instruct members through group exercise activities; to assist in the development of physical fitness programs at the Jim Dailey Fitness Center.
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Examples of duties
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Qualifications
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of two (2) years of college course work in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, or a related area, and one (1) year of experience in developing and conducting various physical fitness training programs, and one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess or obtain certification as a Group Fitness Instructor (e.g. step, rhythmic, body pump, body sculpture, etc.) from a Nationally Accredited Association, within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment.
- Must possess American Red Cross Community First-Aid and Safety Instructor certification ORAmerican Red Cross Standard First Aid Instructor ANDAmerican Red Cross Community CPR Instructor Certifications, or equivalent certifications, within (90) ninety days of employment and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must possess certification as a Personal Trainer from a Nationally Accredited Association, before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment.
- Must be available for shift assignments which include evenings, weekends and holidays.
DISCLAIMER:
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Supplemental information
- Online applications only
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
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