Fitness Instructor - Weightlifting for Women

Fitness Instructor - Weightlifting for Women JobID: 770 Position Type: Fitness/ Fitness Class Instructor Date Posted: 6/18/2026 Are you up for a challenge? Join our growing team: The Roselle Park District offers a friendly, small-town feel which is great for families Do you like a job that has variety – not the same thing every day? Do you like being challenged by trying new tasks? Are you good with people? The Roselle Park District needs you! $20-$25/hour DOQ, 1 hour class offering initially; Thurs 5:30-6:30p starting 9/3/26. Benefits include free individual fitness center pass, free individual pool pass, 25% off programs; certain restrictions apply. Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Instructor is responsible for designing and providing group fitness classes that prioritize foundational movement patterns (squats, hinges, pushes, pulls), joint stability, and progressive overload, while adapting training to a client's menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or menopausal stages.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Must be 16 years old Provide a positive and motivating environment, guiding participants through exercises with proper form, and ensuring a safe and effective workout for all participants An interest in working in the recreation industry An ability to listen and follow directions An understanding of the principles of customer service and client relations An understanding of the principles of risk management and safety Possess a high school diploma Ability to demonstrate high quality instruction First Aid and CPR certification

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Leading appropriate exercise activities, which includes designing, teaching, and demonstrating exercises based on the principles of exercise physiology Implementing proper procedures in the event of an emergency, which includes administering CPR and FirstAid as needed Keeping accurate records, which includes taking attendance, and administering participant evaluations as assigned Promoting registration for fitness classes, which includes making announcements, distributing flyers, and conducting registration during special promotions Reporting for duty as scheduled Participating in all pre-employment and in-service training Upholding the policies and standards of the Roselle Park District Demonstrating high levels of customer care and service Upholding and enforcing all risk management and safety goals and procedures Demonstrating good judgment Providing adequate pre-class instruction, which includes explanation and demonstration of the movements, description of the goals and methods of the class, and answering questions Frequent coaching to the participants during the exercise, which includes verbal praising, individual correction of technique, monitoring effort and performance Making modifications for participants with lower fitness levels or limited physical ability Monitoring participants for symptoms of over-exertion and making adjustments for that individual Demonstrating a variety of motivational strategies which encourage participants to do their best and to continue in future classes Other related duties as assigned Roselle Park District provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital and housing status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roselle Park District