Posting number: 2026-00255
Department: PRCR - Recreation
Job classification: Recreation Instructor (Part-Time)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation
Join Our Team & Inspire Wellness in Your Community!Are you enthusiastic about fitness, community involvement, and creating a positive influence? Raleigh Parks is seeking energetic, self-driven, and qualified Group Fitness Instructors to conduct engaging and dynamic classes at the City of Raleigh location. As a Wellness Instructor, you will empower community members of all ages to engage in physical activity, enhance their strength, and adopt a well-rounded, active lifestyle. We are in search of certified instructors who bring passion, inclusiveness, and expertise to foster enjoyable and motivating fitness experiences. At Raleigh Parks, we are committed to encouraging active living, resilience, and overall wellness. If you have a passion for fitness and wish to motivate others on their wellness journey, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team!
Why Join Raleigh Parks?
Make a lasting impact on community health and wellness.
Work with a supportive and passionate team.
Enjoy the opportunity to lead classes in beautiful parks and facilities across Raleigh.
Inspire and help others achieve their fitness goals in a fun and engaging way!
Lead and motivate small groups in energizing fitness classes, such as Yoga, Boot Camp, Functional Movement, Meditation, Holistic Health, Pound Fitness, or other strength, cardio, and flexibility-based activities.
Foster a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages community members to reach their fitness and overall health and wellness goals.
Passionate & Certified: Minimum 6 months - 1 year of group fitness instruction experience (required).
Specialty certifications in Yoga, Bootcamp, Functional Movement, Pound Fitness, Mindfulness Activities, or similar preferred.
ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, to move objects.
Working Conditions:
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation, may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
The City of Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and home to several colleges and universities, with a vibrant performing arts community. Fueled by an impressive mix of education, ingenuity and collaboration, Raleigh has become an internationally recognized leader in life science and technology innovation.
The City has been listed as one of the fastest growing cities for many years — the current population is about 475,000 people, up from 291,141 in the 2000 Census. Raleigh is known for its high quality of life for its residents.
Together with Chapel Hill and Durham, Raleigh forms the Research Triangle Park. The Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area includes Wake, Franklin and Johnston counties with a population of almost 1.4 million.
Below are some recent national recognitions for Raleigh:
• Raleigh is the 2nd Best State Capital for Safety & More – WalletHub, February 2023
• Raleigh is the 2nd Most Climate-Resilient City – Architectural Digest, February 2023
• Raleigh is 8th Biggest Boomtown – LendingTree, February 2023
• Raleigh is #4 Best U.S. City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health – Coworking Café Study, January 2023
• Raleigh ranks 10th among 415 cities as best place for college students to live – WalletHub, December 2022
• Raleigh ranks No. 1 as best place for veterans to call home – WalletHub, November 2022
We are regularly looking for talent from engineers and IT professionals to parks to police, and from entry level candidates to those with executive experience. The opportunities for growth, job satisfaction and quality of life are an important facet of calling Raleigh your employer as well as your home.
