Recreation Instructor- Fitness

Recreation Instructor- Fitness

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Community Center 2195 SE Airoso Blvd,, Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FL

Job Type

CONTRACTUAL

Job Number

202603129

Department

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Division

COMMUNITY CENTER

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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POSITION SUMMARY

Are you interested in teaching a fitness class within our Award-winning Parks & Recreation Department?

The Recreation Instructor is responsible for special programs sponsored or coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department. A high level of independent judgment is necessary to be a Recreation Instructor. Instructors are under the direction of the assigned designee. The City Manager oversees all City employees. This position is Contractual Non-Exempt for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as having no significant occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and as Non-Safety Sensitive; the Recreation Instructor is subject to reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Operates at various Parks & Recreation facilities, park sites and/or other work sites as designated by the Administrator or their designee. Assigned work sites could be either indoors or outdoors, as designed by the Administrator or his designee. The Recreation Instructor will be exposed to loud noises, moving participants and the public.
• Communicates with Event staff, participants, sponsors and helps maintain order.
• Maintains accurate drop-in sheets and turns them into designated supervisor.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Prior experience in teaching is preferred. Prior experience in the field you are instructing is required. Must be 18 years of age. Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques required to successfully run recreation services and programs.
• Skill in public speaking and public relations.
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate promotional skills and leadership.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to appear on time for all scheduled meetings/classes and notify appropriate individuals in advance if unable to work.
• Ability to oversee program with sufficient clarity to make accurate decisions. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Recreation Instructor is regularly required to talk and hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The Recreation Instructor must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Recreation Instructor is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Documentation Requirements

Please Read Carefully

Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

• Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
• Drivers License: A Valid Drivers License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Drivers License (Class E or higher) must be presented.
• Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education

It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicants responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.

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01

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? A high school diploma or GED must be presented at time of employment.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience teaching fitness classes?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your experience relative to this position.

Required Question

Employer City of Port St. Lucie

Address 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd

Port St. Lucie, Florida, 34984

Phone 772-871-5206

Website http://www.cityofpsl.com