What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer (Instructor II) position at Metro Parks Tacoma?

Salary : $32.36 - $34.06 Hourly

Location : Various Parks Tacoma locations, WA

Job Type : Part-time, 29 hrs per week or less

Department : Parks and Recreation

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Job Description

Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $32.36.

The current full hourly range for this position is $32.36 - $34.06.

Join an amazing team creating fitness and wellness activities across the Tacoma area. Personal Trainers have the opportunity to serve ages 16 and up in their physical goals. Certified trainers help coach and mentor participants along their own personal wellness journey and teach them proper form and movements in a safe way. This position requires certified and passionate people who love to engage and lead community members in their physical and mental health journey!

Work where you play!

Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.

Who We Are

Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Parks Tacoma's mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70 parks, 80 miles of trails, 1,000 acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals : innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.

Why You'll Love it Here

Come work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you'll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. On top of that, you'll wake each day knowing that you're helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.

Position Information

Provide fun, informative and exciting classes or learning opportunities in assigned program area.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to :

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.

Essential Duties

Provide support to, and collaborate with, other department staff to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing programs.

Plan and prepare instruction materials or lesson plans or implement already established lesson plans.

Instruct, and / or teach participants using excellent citizenship, sportsmanship, and inclusivity.

Assess and evaluate student progress and provide feedback.

Provide each participant the opportunity to succeed and grow their skills through program opportunities.

Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Track attendance reports as required.

Provide a positive attitude toward program participants and staff; encourage and serve as a positive role model.

Maintain communication with staff, participants, and / or parents / guardians as needed.

Stay up to date on trends within assigned program area.

Responsible for the designated site location program set-up and general clean-up.

Ensure program / facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards and expectations.

Ensure proper use, care and storage of program equipment and supplies.

Plan, prepare and instruct and / or teach programs that require additional certifications, experience and / or education.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 18 years of age.

At least 2 years of related work or volunteer experience in fitness.

Personal Training Certificate required.

At least 2 years of instructing experience desired.

Valid First Aid and CPR certification may be required.

Additional Information

HOURS :

Schedule is flexible, and training sessions occur during operating hours at our various Community Centers.

Hours will range between 3-20 hours a week, depending on client needs and training sessions.

Schedule is tentative each week based on the clientele needs and schedule for the given week.

Hours include orientations, training sessions, outreach and engagement.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS :

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of assigned recreation programs, activities, and services.

Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.

Skill in overseeing and instructing / teaching others.

Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability to navigate emergency situations.

Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants.

Follow instructions, both written and verbal.

Ability to safely perform job tasks in a variety of park and non-park settings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Work is performed indoors and outdoors.

Driving a district vehicle, and transporting patrons, is required for some positions.

Work various schedules including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Ability to frequent communication with district employees and customers.

Noise level is moderately loud.

Standing for long periods of time.

Walking, kneeling and / or crouching to demonstrating proper form.

Ability to lift up to 5 pounds on occasion.

Ability to navigate emergency situations, including performing CPR.

PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and / or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

Parks Tacoma employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Parks Tacoma is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at .

Employment is subject to a national background check.

This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.

Enrollment in the the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) through the Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) may be mandatory.

Sick Leave : 1 hour earned for every 40 hours worked.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - SupportLinc provides emotional wellbeing and work-life balance resources to keep you at your best. Administered by CuraLinc Healthcare, the program offers guidance to help you address and resolve everyday issues at no cost to you or your family.

Community Center Fitness Pass - All Parks Tacoma employees get a Staff Pass to use at our community centers.The All Center Pass allows access to all four centers - Center at Norpoint, Eastside Community Center, People's Center and STAR Center.

Note : THIS BENEFIT OVERVIEW IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN MAY BE MODIFIED AND / OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Are you at least 18 years of age?

Do you have at least 2 years of related work, or volunteer experience in fitness?

Do you have a valid copy of your personal training certificate?

Please tell us why you want to be a personal trainer at Metro Parks?

What community center would you like to be a personal trainer at? (Select all that apply.)

STAR Center

Peoples Community Center

Eastside Community Center

Center at Norpoint

No Preference

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Salary : $32 - $34

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