Recreation Instructor - Fitness

Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life by providing parks and recreation opportunities for our community.

Our Vision: To be a leader promoting health and well-being in a thriving community.

Our Values:

Stewardship- We care about people and places.

Inspiration- We create high-quality, meaningful, and innovative experiences that spark joy in our community.

Responsibility- We foster a culture of trust and accountability.

Collaboration- We work together in harmony to reach common goals through respect, inclusion, and teamwork.

Integrity- Our values are evident in our choices, practices, and conduct.

The full salary range for this position is posted. New hires typically start between the minimum and market within the salary range. PenMet Parks may offer a slightly higher salary based on experience, internal equity, and factors impacting the market.

This position is part-time. We are looking for fitness instructors who are available to teach Monday - Friday 6:30am - 9:30am, 12pm - 1pm, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, and Saturdays 8am - 11am. Schedules may vary.

• Creates and implements curriculum for specific classes, activities, and programs.
• Assists with planning, scheduling, and conducting recreation classes in activities such as arts and crafts, dance, music, drama, sports, games, etc.
• Plans and secures materials and equipment used for classes, programs, and activities.
• Observes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of participants and writes accident and incident reports as required.
• Demonstrates superior customer service, promotes the organization, and works as a liaison between program participants and PenMet Parks staff.
• Monitors, collects, tracks, and verifies accurate records for reporting purposes.
• Assists with training, demonstrations, certifications, and other community events as assigned.
• Performs assigned maintenance duties to keep equipment and facilities for programs clean and in working order. Ensures supplies are adequately stocked and keeps all areas of the program site clean and free from debris.
• Monitors and evaluates the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of assigned programs, methods, and procedures and works with personnel on the continuous improvement of programs and services.
• Responds to and resolves complaints or issues in partnership with appropriate PenMet Parks staff.
• Stays current with industry standards and their influence on the desired outcome.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

• Working knowledge of recreation programs, classes, and activities.
• Interacts effectively and professionally with a wide variety of program participants, community members, and co-workers.
• Must be creative, energetic, and patient.
• Possesses knowledge of basic needs and safety concerns associated with the care of children and adult participants.
• Interprets and applies policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Provides high-quality, responsive, and personable customer service to a broad range of internal and external customers.

• Work is performed in an office environment, recreation facilities, and outdoors at park locations.
• This position may work an irregular schedule that includes some evenings and weekends as dictated by District programs and special events.
• May have contact with adverse weather conditions, noise, dust, poor air quality, pollen, and insects.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Position is subject to environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. Position is subject to noise, and/or vibration.
• Valid Washington driver’s license (required).