What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prince George's SPORTSPLEX - Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers - Seasonal position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, has immediate openings for Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers at the following facility: Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex (SPORTSPLEX) – Landover.
Complete an online application via this job posting for:
For Group Fitness Instructors: Work schedule may include a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends. Qualified instructors will lead instruction for line dancing, Zumba®, cross training, sculpt & tone, various boot camps, family fitness, Tai Chi /Yoga classes, senior fitness and cycling classes. Facility is open to innovative programming ideas.
For Personal Trainers: Work schedule will be determined by the demand of personal training and fitness assessments. Qualified trainers will work with a diverse type of clientele including seniors, athletes, teens, and adult populations.
Group Fitness Candidates:
Personal Trainer Candidates:
Must commit to working for the Department of Parks and Recreation at one of the hiring facilities for a one (1) year timeframe.These positions are Seasonal/part-time and do not include a benefit package.
Must successfully pass a complete background investigation prior to hire.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Complete an online application via this job posting for:
- Group Fitness Instructors ($16.00 - $30.00 per hour)* based on experience and qualifications.
- Personal Trainers ($16.00 - $30.00 per hour)* based on experience and qualifications.
*Final rate determined by Classification & Compensation Office.
For Group Fitness Instructors: Work schedule may include a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends. Qualified instructors will lead instruction for line dancing, Zumba®, cross training, sculpt & tone, various boot camps, family fitness, Tai Chi /Yoga classes, senior fitness and cycling classes. Facility is open to innovative programming ideas.
For Personal Trainers: Work schedule will be determined by the demand of personal training and fitness assessments. Qualified trainers will work with a diverse type of clientele including seniors, athletes, teens, and adult populations.
- Enforces all rules and regulations as they relate to fitness and class safety.
- Completes daily duties, including wiping down of equipment used for classes
- Attends meetings, and all other required training.
- Secures a substitute for any scheduled hours/shifts that cannot be worked.
- Maintains required certification(s).
- Promotes Fitness Center programming and performs other related work duties and/or special projects as assigned.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and work well with the public and other staff.
- Communicates instructions in a professional and enthusiastic manner.
- Ability to establish a positive rapport by using tact and discretion with participants, parents, and staff.
- Must display a high degree of emotional maturity while keeping difficult situations in proper perspective.
- Deals effectively with the public.
- Must be able to process information accurately.
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid certification in their discipline. Must also possess a valid CPR/First Aid certification.
- Interview with the Fitness Center Manager
Group Fitness Candidates:
1. Ability to set up, and facilitate as the lead of a formatted class with varying skill levels dealing with overall fitness performance related to one of the following disciplines; Cycling, Zumba, Boot Camps, Tai Chi, Yoga, Senior Fitness etc.
2. Will be evaluated on a timed Demo within a 15-minute time frame by onsite fitness/recreation professionals
Personal Trainer Candidates:
1. Ability to assess individual needs from a combination of interviewing and screens, tests, to recommend a program to achieve their individual goals
2. Will be evaluated on a within a 20-minute time frame by onsite fitness/recreation professionals
Must commit to working for the Department of Parks and Recreation at one of the hiring facilities for a one (1) year timeframe.These positions are Seasonal/part-time and do not include a benefit package.
Must successfully pass a complete background investigation prior to hire.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
Salary : $16 - $30
