Fitness Instructor II

Join Our Energetic Team at Highlands Ranch Metro District!

We're looking for passionate, experienced part-time Fitness Instructors to energize our Senior Services program and make a real impact in the community!

As a Fitness Instructor II, you’ll:

• Lead fun, motivating fitness classes for older adults
• Inspire wellness at the brand-new Highlands Ranch Senior Center and other community locations
• Create a supportive, engaging environment where seniors thrive

We're especially interested in instructors with experience in:

• Yoga
• Zumba
• Pilates
• Barre
• Or other similar group fitness formats

If you love uplifting others, bringing positive energy, and helping seniors stay active and healthy—this is your time to shine!

• Demonstrates safe and effective exercises for both general and special populations.
• Accurately cues participants through the exercise routine.
• Performs exercises for all major muscle groups.
• Recognizes contraindicated exercises and adapts intensity and exercises to meet the needs of participants.
• Works in an upbeat and positive environment using innovative ideas to assist participants in achieving their personal fitness goals.
• Prepares music and other curriculum materials for class. Chooses music at appropriate beats per minute for class segments.
• Develops and teaches class content appropriate to the course description and level.
• Provides feedback to class participants and proper instruction in the use of support materials and equipment.
• Follows class format and fidelity as set by Fitness and Enrichment Coordinator or sponsoring agency (i.e., Silver Sneakers).
• Welcomes and encourages all participants to follow at their own pace.
• Adapts class format to meet the needs of clientele.
• Monitors participants and their ability to participate.
• Monitors attire to properly perform, i.e., shoes, etc., if applicable.
• Reports all concerns to Fitness and Enrichment Coordinator.
• Responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute upon their absence. If a substitute is not available, alert the Fitness and Enrichment Coordinator immediately so class can be canceled and registrants notified.
• Attends all staff meetings and training courses. When requested, attends special events to promote the fitness programs.
• Checks class rosters and accurately records participant attendance.
• Completes any necessary reports and forms, i.e., Accident Reports, Health Forms, Attendance Records, Supply Requests, etc.
• Must be responsible and punctual.
• May be required to set‑up and break‑down materials and equipment used for instruction.
• Performs first aid as required, depending on training and certification.
• Complies with District and department rules and regulations, policies and procedures.

Equipment for projecting vocal instructions and music, and program equipment including weights, chairs, bands, etc.

Requires muscular exertion and/or physical strain and frequent concentration on an activity where the flow of work is intermittent; requires use of hands to fingers, ability to reach, climb, bend, stoop, crouch and occasionally lift objects weighing less than 20 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Formal application, rating of education and experience; interview(s) and reference check; job related tests might be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Pay is commensurate with…