Recreation Instructor - Larson Recreation Center 2025

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Instructor is responsible for being on-site with participants, program planning, and program implementation in the group exercise class they specialize in.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops class content appropriate to the course or program description level.
• Provides appropriate warm-up, exercise routine, and cool down if applicable.
• Continue to seek ways of introducing new and or effective ideas to maximize success rate in the class.
• Monitor participants and their ability to ensure proper use of equipment and technique.
• Operates equipment as required by the position.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned..

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Ability to interact with the public.
• Evaluate and understand the needs of members participating in their program.
• Anticipate and prevent accidents.
• Comply with program policies and procedures.
• Communicate with Recreation Supervisor for program and personal needs.
• Good judgement, understanding, reliability, and emotional stability.
• Knowledge of current cardiovascular training information and techniques; current resistance training techniques and information; and current physiological training techniques and information if applicable.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Recreation Instructor - Larson Recreation Center - works individually. The Recreation Supervisor makes sure the The Recreation Instructor - Larson Recreation Center - is following proper protocols and procedures in their programs and classes.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include Moses Lake Parks and Recreation, and Larson Recreation Center policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of working with the public and meeting their needs as far as it pertains to your specific programs and or group exercise class.
• The purpose of this position is to provide proper group facilitation and or instruction for members of the Larson Recreation Center.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with participants in the programs or classes, members of the Larson Recreation Center, and the Recreation Supervisor.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and motivate persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Operating standard office equipment, speakers, and computers
• Full range of physical abilities that pertain to your group exercise class, if applicable. Examples include dancing, stepping, marching, hopping, skipping, jumping, bending, and stretching.
• Lift dumbbells, barbells, and other weights if necessary for the class.
• Group Exercise classes will take place either in the gymnasium (hardwood flooring) or in one of the classrooms (tile flooring), depending on availability within the facility.
• May need to sit for long periods of time if the programs require it. Examples may include tutoring programs.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Must possess and maintain a minimum of a child/adult CPR certification or be willing to attain certification upon hire.
• Previous experience teaching at an organization is highly preferred.
• Prefer specialty programming experience and appropriate certifications (Les Mills, Boot Camp, Zumba, Body Pump, Insanity, etc.).
• If you don’t have a specialty program, you must possess and maintain a current national fitness certification such as ACE, ACSM, ISSA, NASM, NSCA, NESTA, NFPT, NCCPT, NETA, CrossFit, or related certification.
• All applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check process which includes reference checks and criminal history checks, or other.

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility; and such statements should not be considered all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas, to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or to balance workloads.

Management reserves the sole right to add, modify or exclude any duties at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by completion of any job requirements by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment.

At its sole discretion, the City of Moses Lake may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

Company Description

Moses Lake is a diverse, connected and supportive community of innovation and opportunity that values its namesake lake, small town vibe, growing arts and cultural scene, aerospace, manufacturing and agricultural heritage, and an abundance of sunshine and outdoor activities.

Working for the City will afford you the opportunity to support the vision of Moses Lake, grow professionally, and work among diverse and dedicated staff with a goal to provide a service-oriented government that works with all interests in the community to implement our vision.

Our location and climate allow our residents to enjoy a variety of interests surrounding the Moses Lake community. Moses Lake is centrally located between Seattle and Spokane on Highway I-90 between fields of agriculture, freshwater lakes, vineyards and popular recreational destinations.

Moses Lake boosts active community parks and events, athletic venues and tournaments, a campground, and the popular Surf 'n Slide water park. The surrounding Columbia Basin area is filled with wine tours, a wildlife refuge, the Gorge Amphitheater, local fresh markets with direct-from-the-farm produce, and boutiques.

The City of Moses Lake is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our objective is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran.

Benefits

This position does not receive any city-sponsored benefits but does receive state-mandated sick leave.