Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Group Fitness Instructor (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8555
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: Senior Center / Northside Aztlan Community
Center / Foothills Activity Center
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fluctuating Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $19.25 - 21.75 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 8/27/2026
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements

- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, we
are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize
that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When
reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge,
skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum
qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to
view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best
prepare you for the role.

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Under
administrative supervision of the fitness coordinator, this position is to
instruct group fitness classes in one or more specific formats to recreation
participants of various fitness levels and abilities. Must be able to perform
essential duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the stated
values of the City of Fort Collins and the Recreation department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties and
responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this
position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
-Lead and instruct safe and effective group
fitness classes in a welcoming, fun and motivating atmosphere.
-Plan to teach a class that matches the
title, description, and level of the specific class or classes.
Responsible to demonstrate, supervise and assist participants in proper
technique of various exercises and routines. To minimize injury and
improve effectiveness, may need to correct participant techniques during
class.
-Explain and enforce safety rules and
proper use of exercise equipment.
-Instruct ongoing classes on scheduled days
and times each week, as agreed upon and assigned by supervisor.
-Show up on time to class, prepared to
begin class on time. Must arrive to facility and clock in anywhere between
5-15 minutes before class time (instructor is considered tardy clocking in
under 5 minutes before class). Instructor may be required to set-up equipment for class use.
-Provide customer service to participants
by consistently engaging with others, greeting them, welcoming new
individuals, answering questions, or helping to find the answer, creating
rapport and a fun group atmosphere.
-Communicate to class participants with announcements
including but not limited to reminders to sign up, sessions
beginning/ending, class changes and/or additions, days with no class,
other updates from facility, or supervisor.
-Always conduct self in a professional
manner in accordance with City of Fort Collins and Recreation policies and
procedures. Required to wear a City of Fort Collins provided staff shirt
when on duty, and follow dress and appearance polices.
-End class on time according to the
scheduled time. 50-55 minutes of class instruction time for an hour-long
class. May be required to put equipment away at end of class.
-Help keep fitness rooms, equipment, and
storage closets clean and organized. Report areas of concern or needs to
supervisor in a timely manner regarding equipment and rooms.
-Responsible to find an appropriate
substitute instructor for assigned classes when needed within a reasonable
time frame.
-Demonstrate teamwork and consistent
communication by actively subbing for other instructors, reading weekly
update emails from supervisor, passing along feedback received to
supervisor, and attending all mandatory fitness staff meetings.
-Maintain current certification(s) at
instructors’ expense and keep current on trends and advancements in your
training or specialization. Maintain an understanding and knowledge of
exercise science, nutrition, and wellness within the scope of your
certification and training.

Supervisory
Responsibilities: This position is not responsible for the
supervision of employees.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Qualifications: The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills
and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this
position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Knowledge of, and ability to,
communicate exercise physiology principles as related to a
well-rounded fitness program.
-Physically fit to lead class at the
appropriate level.
-Ability to understand and apply department
procedures and policies.
-Develop routines with appropriate music
and choreography.
-Ability to communicate with a diverse
group of individuals.
-Education
and Experience: Minimum age is 18.

Language Skills: Ability to read instructions and
communicate with City supervisor and the general public. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor,
groups of clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability:
-Ability to analyze moderately complex problems
where there are standardized activities.
-Problem solving results from
conformity to established patterns and policies.
-Ability to provide City resources
to participants when needed to help problem solve.

Certifications,
Licenses, and Registrations:
-Must have current certification in area of
instruction or specialization (e.g. Zumba, yoga, cycling, group fitness
instructor, TRX) approved by fitness coordinator.
-Must have current CPR/AED certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
-While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stand and walk.
-The employee frequently is required to
talk or hear.
-The employee is occasionally required
to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl.
-The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds.
-Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to focus.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The
City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and
employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate
behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being
adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any
behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,
the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from
unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or
harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national
origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived
sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status
or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any
other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In
addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the
City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee
who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government
health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City
employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions
giving rise to the threat or violation.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.