Salary: $23.00 - $32.00 Hourly
Location : Breckenridge Recreation Center, CO
Job Type: Part Time / Year Round
Job Number: 2026-00073
Department: Recreation
Division: Recreation - Operations- Fitness
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position SummaryThe Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated and customer service-oriented individual for the position of
Personal Trainer. This position is responsible for the design, instruction, and oversight of programs and involves maintaining knowledge of specific methodologies or practices for appropriate participant/employee education and utilizing appropriate techniques and progressions in order to ensure a quality product. Personal Trainers have a combination of knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, certification, or licensure in order to teach skills and provide an appropriate level of leadership.
Individuals in this position instruct customers on a variety of health and wellness programs, such as weight training, cardiovascular exercise, nutrition, swimming, running or triathlons. This position is responsible for customer scheduling and communication; prepares personalized training regimens specific to the customer's needs; monitors progress, and performs body fat analysis and computer fitness assessments for customers. Experience with nutrition and group instruction preferred. The individual in this position must be reliable, professional, and possess excellent customer service skills. This position is also responsible for general cleanliness of the facility; ensuring equipment is properly stored, provides a safe exercise environment and complies with department rules and regulations, policies and procedures. The individual in this position will have diverse experience related to fitness, health & wellness, and personal training.
Essential Job FunctionsFor additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full
PART-TIME & SEASONAL EMPLOYEE PERKS:
- Free Breckenridge Recreation Center pass.
- Paid Time Off - Paid out upon departure if unused.
- Free seasonal Breck E-Ride Bikeshare access.
- Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations.
- Returning seasonal staff members may be eligible for a merit increase based on meeting performance expectations.
- Potential furnished seasonal housing available for rent.
Town of Breckenridge Core Values:
The Town of Breckenridge's
Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive
Community, embracing
Adaptability and
Innovation, upholding
Integrity, promoting effective
Communication, and practicing
Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Must demonstrate the ability to create, instruct and supervise customers/program participants. Must demonstrate effective communication and knowledge of industry trends.
- Must have one (1) or more years of customer service experience.
- To qualify for this position, the candidate or employee must pass a criminal background check.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
- Basic CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications are required within 30 days of hire.
- Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization such as: American Council of Exercise ( ACE), Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), or International Sports and Science Association (ISSA), or American College of Sports Medicine( ACSM).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three (3) or more years of work related customer service experience in a fitness environment.
- Three (3) or more years of work related personal training experience.
- Experience with group fitness instruction and nutrition preferred.
- One (1) or more additional specialized certifications in personal training, such as: Strength Coach, Senior Fitness or Sports Conditioning, Functional Training, or Therapeutic Exercise.
- Degree in Recreation, Exercise Physiology or related area preferred.
Additional InformationTypical Hiring Pay Range: $23.00 - $27.50 per hour. WORK SCHEDULE:
This position works a variety of shifts based upon customer needs, such as daytime, evenings and weekend. Individuals in this position must be flexible in terms of availability; and may on occasion be required to work other shifts as needed, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Qualified applicants must upload a copy of their current Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization (please see qualifications above).
This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.
The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options, in addition to those benefits required by law. For eligible "Part-Time" employees, these options may include General Leave & Wellness/Recreational benefits.
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Part Time / Year Round Benefits.
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Are you 18 years of age or older?
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Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED?
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Do you have one (1) or more years experience working in a customer service oriented position?
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Please select the answer below that describes the years of experience you have providing customer service in a fitness or teaching environment:
- No experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
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Do you hold a current personal trainer certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization such as: American Council of Exercise (ACE), Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), International Sports and Science Association (ISAA), or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). (Please attach a copy of your current personal training certification to this application.)
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Please select the answer below that best describes how many years of work related experience you have as a personal trainer:
- No experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 3+ years of experience
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If you have work related personal training experience, which of the following responsibilities were included in your duties as a personal trainer?
- Customer scheduling and communication
- Administering fitness assessments
- Creating individualized personal training programs for customers
- Demonstrating proper exercise techniques
- Body fat analysis
- Nutrition counseling
- Group fitness instruction or classes
- N/A
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Please check your availability to work during the following shifts:
- Monday-Friday daytime shifts
- Monday-Friday evening shifts
- Saturday & Sunday daytime shifts
- Saturday & Sunday evening shifts
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Do you have work related experience with group fitness instruction?
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Do you have work related experience with nutrition and dietary planning to achieve customer goals?
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Please tell us about your work experience with group fitness instruction and/or nutrition/dietary planning:
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Do you hold any of the following additional specialized personal training certifications?
- Strength Coach
- Senior Fitness
- Sports Conditioning
- Functional Training
- Therapeutic Exercise
- N/A
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Please tell us about your work experience in personal training or fitness/wellness programs:
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Do you have a degree from an accredited college or university in either Exercise Physiology or Recreation or a related field?
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