Adult Fitness Instructor

The City of Gunnison Parks & Recreation Department is seeking motivated Adult Fitness Instructors to lead dynamic, safe, and engaging group fitness classes for adults of all fitness levels. Instructors may teach strength training, cardio, yoga, Pilates, cycling/spin, dance fitness, HIIT, and more—while fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes health, confidence, and overall wellness.

This temporary, non-exempt position is ideal for experienced fitness enthusiasts ages 18 and older who are passionate about helping others stay active and connected. Classes are offered throughout the week between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday–Sunday, with flexible scheduling. Join a collaborative team, inspire healthy lifestyles, and make a positive impact in the Gunnison community.

• General
  
  Purpose:
  
  The Adult Fitness Instructor is responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising safe, effective, and engaging fitness programs/classes tailored to adult participants.

• Plan and deliver group fitness classes:
  Strength training, cardio, yoga, Pilates, cycling/spin, dance fitness, HIIT etc.
• Health & Wellness Focus:
  Promoting overall well-being, not just exercise to foster a positive, supportive environment that encourages participation, motivation, and community.
• Program Delivery:
  Planning and leading structured fitness sessions.
• Safety & Effectiveness:
  Monitoring participants and ensuring proper technique. As well as maintaining cleanliness, organization and safety upkeep of fitness spaces and equipment.
• Motivation & Engagement:
  Inspiring adults to maintain active lifestyles.
• Inclusivity:
  Acknowledging diverse fitness levels, ages, and abilities and adapting instruction to accommodate all.
• Collaboration:
  
  Communicate with staff, supervisor and participants to support overall wellness programming and special events.
• Other
  
  Duties and Responsibilities:
  
  Good interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate with parents, staff and the general public.

• Required
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Ages 18 and older with previous experience participating and/or instructing group fitness classes.
• Other Necessary Requirements: Fitness Instructors will work/instruct during a variety of hours ranging from 6am-7pm Monday through Sunday.
• Necessary
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  
  • 1. Ability to work and communicate with adults of all ages
  • 2. Understanding of specific class(es) teaching/offering and progressions for Beginner through Advanced levels.
  • 3. Ability to think creatively and with an open mind about class planning and instruction.
  • 4. Ability to communicate effectively, establish rapport with participants, be a team player in the organization, and exercise good judgement.
  • 5. Have working knowledge of appropriate technology to grow and enhance program.
  • English Language Comprehension - Requires the ability to listen to, read, understand and communicate the English language so that others are able to understand. This must be done both orally and in writing, at the level appropriate for the position held.

• Work Environment: Work is primarily at the Gunnison Rec center with controlled climate and surfaces. Work requires standing, walking, skiing, bending, spotting, lifting, repetitive motion, and intense concentration.
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Adult Fitness Instructors may be required to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Strenuous physical activity may include running, climbing, biking balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, pulling and extensively reaching at heights above floor level.
• Tools and Equipment Used: All necessary equipment will be provided by Parks & Recreation
• Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor