Fitness Instructor

FLSA Classification: Non Exempt, Part Time

Salary Range: $25-$29/class DOQ

Reports to: Fitness Coordinator

Date: June 2026

Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Fitness Coordinator, a Group Exercise Instructor (Aqua, Zumba, Cycle, etc) is primarily responsible for planning and implementing Group Exercise Classes.

Essential Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

• Plan and instruct Group Exercise Classes based on format, level and class description as detailed in the published group exercise schedule
• Educate class participants on correct form and alternative moves during the fitness routine

• Represent the Joliet Park District as an ambassador of health and wellness in the community
• Promote the Inwood Athletic Club group fitness program and its instructor team
• Other duties as assigned

Hours

Part time position with hours scheduled by the Fitness Coordinator based on the Group Exercise Schedule. Classes are scheduled 7 days per week and could include evenings and holidays. Schedule could change quarterly. Fitness Coordinator works with instructor team to determine format based on fitness trends and instructor availability when developing the ongoing schedule. Must be willing and able to sub when necessary.

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Work environment

Employee’s general work area indoors is a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting. Employee may be exposed to noise distractions from employees, participants, or equipment operation in adjacent work areas.

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 employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

In addition to the above, fitness instructors are required to be able to perform and/or demonstrate the physical movements included in the class format being taught. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Must hold current nationally recognized Group Exercise and/or Personal Training Certification and any necessary specific format certification (Zumba, Aqua, Cycle, etc.) and/or college degree in Exercise Science or fitness related field.
• Certifications in multiple formats preferred

Additional eligibility requirements

• Current CPR and AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

The Joliet Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.