Group Fitness Instructor

Salary: $23.00 - $32.00 Hourly
Location : Breckenridge Recreation Center, CO
Job Type: Part Time / Year Round
Job Number:
Department: Recreation
Division: Recreation - Operations
- Fitness
Opening Date: 12/31/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Summary
The Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated and customer service-oriented individual for the position of Group Fitness Instructor (Fitness Instructor II). 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.

Group Fitness Instructors 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 are responsible for planning and presenting a variety of group fitness classes. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing a safe, effective, and appropriate group fitness experience for guests at varying levels of fitness. These classes include strength, cardio, circuit training, Pilates, cycling, core and stretching. Individuals are also responsible for general cleanliness of the studio space, ensuring equipment is properly stored, providing a safe exercise environment, and maintaining current instructional certifications.

Attendance at regular staff meetings is required.

Individuals with a Primary Group Exercise Instructor certification are eligible to teach a variety of group exercise classes. However, individuals with a 100-hour Pilates certification are eligible to teach Pilates.

Essential Job Functions

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PART-TIME & SEASONAL EMPLOYEE PERKS:

• Free 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• One (1) or more years of customer service experience required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to create and instruct a safe and appropriate fitness class.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

REQUIRED:

• Basic CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications are required within 60 days of hire.
• Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) required within 60 days of hire.
• One or more of the following current certifications (applicants must attach certification with online application):
  • Primary Group Fitness Instructor Certification from ACE, AFAA or ACSM.
  • 100 hour Pilates certification.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• One (1) or more years of customer service experience in a fitness environment desired.
• One (1) or more additional certifications in Barre, Cycling, Body Pump or Pilates preferred.
• Degree in Recreation, Exercise Physiology or a related field preferred.

Additional Information
Typical Hiring Pay Range: $23.00 - $27.50 per hour.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Primary shifts for this position generally include early morning, daytime, and evening shifts. 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 attach proof of their current certification(s) with…