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With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

This position requires certification as an instructor in any fitness area by a nationally recognized organization at the time of application. If you have access to your certification, please upload it with your application materials.

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position $22.62/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver's 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. Oncall positions may have routine or variable work schedules.

In this position you can expect to work on site at one or multiple municipal recreation centers throughout the city of Denver.

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The City and County of Denver's Department of Parks and Recreation's (DPR) Fitness Division) is seeking passionate Certified Group Fitness Instructors to inspire, motivate, and guide our community members toward healthier, more vibrant lives. With over 150 fitness classes, specialized programs like boot camps and youth fitness, and a dedicated team of 100+ fitness professionals, DPR offers a dynamic environment where fitness thrives! To learn more about Denver Parks and Recreation's Fitness division, please visit our Fitness and Personal Training webpage.

Group Fitness Instructors provide instruction in fitness programming, demonstrating proper techniques and methods for participants, and ensuring a safe, fun, and enriching fitness environment. We are currently looking for staff who can teach Spin/Cycle, Pilates, Barre, Essentrics, H.I.I.T., strength-based classes, Boxing, Zumba, Yoga, or any other effective fitness formats. Join us in fostering a healthier Denver, one client at a time. Be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your growth. Together, we'll build a stronger, more vibrant community!

As a Certified Group Fitness Instructor, you will:

• Lead Structured Classes: Plan and deliver workouts for your approved format, ensuring classes start and finish as scheduled.

• Coach Safely: Provide clear movement demonstrations, technical safety cues, and modifications to accommodate all fitness levels.

• Build Community: Create a welcoming, inclusive, and high-energy environment inside and outside the studio.

• Provide Excellent Customer Service: Serve as an approachable, helpful resource for center patrons, actively welcoming feedback and handling inquiries with a positive attitude.

• Track Attendance & Time: Clock in and out accurately for your shifts and log weekly class attendance data.

• Manage Your Schedule: Coordinate all planned and emergency coverage requests proactively through the approved communication channels.

• Maintain Space and Equipment: Take care of the studio and fitness gear by setting up beforehand, returning items to designated areas, and leaving the space clean and organized.

• Uphold Professional Standards: Maintain current accredited fitness certifications and CPR, and uphold all operational expectations stated in the employee manual.

• Handle Incidents: Immediately report any facility damage, participant injuries, or safety issues to site staff and coordinators.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

We are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic Certified Group Fitness Instructors who can provide engaging programming, with an eye for safety and fun!

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Certifications: Current certification from a nationally recognized, accredited fitness organization (such as ACE, AFAA, Zumba, Spinning, etc.).

• Safety Credentials: Current CPR and First Aid certification.

• Experience: Industry-relevant experience planning and leading group fitness classes.

• Communication: Ability to actively welcome feedback, answer participant questions, and handle conflict with an approachable, positive attitude.

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience: None

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.

• License/Certifications: Certification as an instructor and/or trainer in yoga, step aerobics, kick boxing, boot camp, hip-hop, interval training, sports performance, strength training, Pilates, Zumba, indoor cycling, core conditioning or any fitness area by a nationally recognized organization. Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or within six months hire date. Licensure and certification must be kept current as a condition of employment.

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