What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead the Movement: Group Fitness Instructor position at City of Raleigh North Carolina?
Join Our Team & Inspire Wellness in Your Community!
Are you passionate about fitness, community engagement, and making a positive impact? Raleigh Parks is looking for energetic, self-motivated, and experienced Group Fitness Instructors to lead engaging and dynamic classes at City of Raleigh locations. As a Group Fitness Instructor, you’ll empower community members of all ages to move their bodies, build strength, and embrace a well-balanced, active lifestyle. We are looking for certified instructors who bring enthusiasm, inclusivity, and expertise to create fun and motivating fitness experiences. At Raleigh Parks, we are dedicated to promoting active living, resilience, and overall well-being. If you have a passion for fitness and want to inspire others on their wellness journey, we’d love to have you on our team!
Why Join Raleigh Parks?
Make a lasting impact on community health and wellness.
Work with a supportive and passionate team.
Enjoy the opportunity to lead classes in beautiful parks and facilities across Raleigh.
Inspire and help others achieve their fitness goals in a fun and engaging way!
Lead and motivate small groups in energizing fitness classes, such as Yoga, Boot Camp, Functional Movement, Pound Fitness, or other strength, cardio, and flexibility-based activities.
Guide participants on proper exercise techniques and equipment use to ensure a safe and effective workout.
Foster a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages community members to reach their fitness goals.
Prepares class materials, including music, equipment, and workout plans to enhance participant experience.
Ensures a safe and inclusive space for all participants, following Raleigh Parks guidelines and policies.
Track class attendance and participant feedback to continually improve offerings.
Passionate & Certified: Minimum 1 year of group fitness instruction experience (required).
CPR & First Aid Certification (preferred).
Specialty certifications in Yoga, Bootcamp, Functional Movement, Pound Fitness, or similar preferred.
Strong knowledge of teaching strategies, music integration, cueing, and motivation techniques.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage diverse participants.
Ability to demonstrate exercises effectively and adapt movements for all fitness levels.
Classes are held at multiple City of Raleigh locations—applicants should indicate their preferred locations and willingness to travel between sites.
Instructors must be available to work a flexible schedule, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Classes are held at multiple City of Raleigh locations—applicants should indicate their preferred locations and willingness to travel between sites.
Ready to get Raleigh moving? Apply today and be part of the movement
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants.
Are you passionate about fitness, community engagement, and making a positive impact? Raleigh Parks is looking for energetic, self-motivated, and experienced Group Fitness Instructors to lead engaging and dynamic classes at City of Raleigh locations. As a Group Fitness Instructor, you’ll empower community members of all ages to move their bodies, build strength, and embrace a well-balanced, active lifestyle. We are looking for certified instructors who bring enthusiasm, inclusivity, and expertise to create fun and motivating fitness experiences. At Raleigh Parks, we are dedicated to promoting active living, resilience, and overall well-being. If you have a passion for fitness and want to inspire others on their wellness journey, we’d love to have you on our team!
Why Join Raleigh Parks?
Make a lasting impact on community health and wellness.
Work with a supportive and passionate team.
Enjoy the opportunity to lead classes in beautiful parks and facilities across Raleigh.
Inspire and help others achieve their fitness goals in a fun and engaging way!
Specialty certifications in Yoga, Bootcamp, Functional Movement, Pound Fitness, or similar preferred.
Strong knowledge of teaching strategies, music integration, cueing, and motivation techniques.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage diverse participants.
Ability to demonstrate exercises effectively and adapt movements for all fitness levels.
Classes are held at multiple City of Raleigh locations—applicants should indicate their preferred locations and willingness to travel between sites.
Instructors must be available to work a flexible schedule, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Classes are held at multiple City of Raleigh locations—applicants should indicate their preferred locations and willingness to travel between sites.
Ready to get Raleigh moving? Apply today and be part of the movement
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants.
Salary : $25
