Recreation Instructor Fitness

Recreation Instructor Fitness

Salary

$22.83 Hourly

Location

Administration Building, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

Job Type

Seasonal/Temporary

Job Number

27-0003

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PR REC FREESTONE

Opening Date

07/06/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Recreation Instructor - Group Fitness. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Recreation Instructor reports to the Recreation Coordinator. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Curriculum planning, implementing programs and/or classes, classroom management by adapting to participants needs and behaviors, instruction of specialized courses or skills.
• Record keeping by maintaining attendance sheets, participant contact information and liability waivers, maintaining confidentiality and using discretion when speaking with parents
• Make recommendations as to enhance and optimize class participation.
• Maintain and inspect all classroom tools and equipment.
• Inventory and request supplies
• View the full job description.

Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis. Hiring Manager(s) will be in direct contact with candidates as vacancies occur.

About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Current national fitness certifications are required
• One year of formal fitness teaching experience
• Be able to develop and implement age appropriate fitness classes
• Skilled and passionate about teaching in a structured, fun recreation environment
• Minimum of an 8-12 week teaching commitment. This can be on ongoing position depending upon availability and facility needs.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification are preferred, but not required
• Age requirement: Must be 18+ years

This position requires a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting required.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of their work day in a recreation facility environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

01

In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate by checking the appropriate box(es) below, the populations/groups you have experience teaching. Check all that apply.

• Teen (12-16 years)
• Adult (16+ years)
• Active Adult (55+ years)
• Adaptive Recreation - All ages
• None of the Above

03

Please indicate the times youre available to teach Monday through Friday, 8AM to 8PM and Saturday 8AM to 3PM.

04

What classes do you have experience teaching and would like to teach for the Town of Gilbert.

05

In the space below, please list any current national fitness certifications you hold. If none, please enter N/A.

06

Please describe your experience teaching in each of the fitness classes/programs you indicated in question number 3. List each with a brief description of where the work was performed. Type N/A if not applicable. A detailed response is required. Please do not refer to your resume in lieu of completing a response.

07

Do you possess a current Arizona DPS fingerprint clearance card?

• Yes
• No, but Im willing to be fingerprinted

08

The following questions are strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492.

• Are you a veteran?
• Are you a disabled veteran?
• Are you a veterans spouse or surviving spouse?
• Are you a disabled person?

Required Question

Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs