Group Fitness Instructor

Salary: $28.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Location : Lake Oswego, Oregon, OR
Job Type: Temporary or On-Call
Job Number: CF2025 - Group Finess
Department: Parks and Recreation Temp/On-Call
Division: Cultural
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A


The Position


RESPONSIBLE TO: Enrichment, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Supervisor
HOURS: Varies/Flexible
PAY RATE: $28-$35 per hour depending on experience.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION: The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Group Fitness Instructors for small group classes, serving a wide range of fitness levels. Classes are held indoors and/or outdoors. The ideal candidate is reliable, while bringing energy and expertise to each class.


Fitness Instructors deliver effective workouts in a safe environment by monitoring and adjusting programming to meet each person's ability and skill level. They are encouraging and build a positive rapport with each participant. Instructors must have the ability to demonstrate safe exercise techniques and communicate simultaneously.


HOURS: This is a year-round position, up to 5 hours per week. Hours are typically between 6:00am to 8:00pm on weekdays, and 7:00am to 12:00pm on weekends.

Key Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Provide safe, fun and challenging fitness classes
• Create a positive environment for new and experienced participants
• Support and encourage all participants to reach their fitness goals
• Begin and end all classes on schedule
• Maintain a clean and orderly space for classes
• Communicate incident/injury reports to supervisor

Education and Experience Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-year experience in the fitness industry (Preferred)
• CPR/AED Certification
• Specialized training and/or current certification as a Fitness Instructor
• Detail oriented and committed to customer service
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Available for in-person instruction/programming

Supplemental Information


Submit resume, cover letter and supplemental answers to:
Megan Williams, Fitness Coordinator
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• Indicate availability along with start date and day/time preferred to instruct classes.
• State the class/es you'd most like to teach. (Experience preferred).
• Include the preferred number of hours each week.

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Please indicate the fitness classes you are interested in teaching (please list as many details as possible).
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Please indicate your preferred schedule or availability, including days/times, etc
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Please included your preferred number of weekly hours (note: not all hours may be filled)
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What is your teaching style or approach to fitness instruction?
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