Group Fitness Instructor

Salary: $23.00 - $32.00 Hourly Location : Breckenridge Recreation Center, CO Job Type: Part Time / Year Round Job Number: 2026-00008 Department: Recreation Division: Recreation - Operations- Fitness Opening Date: 12/31/2025 Closing Date: ContinuousPosition SummaryThe Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated and customer service-oriented individual for the position of Group Fitness Instructor (Fitness Instructor II). This position is responsible for the design, instruction, and oversight of programs and involves maintaining knowledge of specific methodologies or practices for appropriate participant/employee education and utilizing appropriate techniques and progressions in order to ensure a quality product. Group Fitness Instructors have a combination of knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, certification, or licensure in order to teach skills and provide an appropriate level of leadership. Individuals in this position are responsible for planning and presenting a variety of group fitness classes. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing a safe, effective, and appropriate group fitness experience for guests at varying levels of fitness. These classes include strength, cardio, circuit training, Pilates, cycling, core and stretching. Individuals are also responsible for general cleanliness of the studio space, ensuring equipment is properly stored, providing a safe exercise environment, and maintaining current instructional certifications. Attendance at regular staff meetings is required. Individuals with a Primary Group Exercise Instructor certification are eligible to teach a variety of group exercise classes. However, individuals with a 100-hour Pilates certification are eligible to teach Pilates. Essential Job FunctionsFor additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full PART-TIME & SEASONAL EMPLOYEE PERKS: Free Recreation Center pass. Paid Time Off - Paid out upon departure if unused. Free seasonal Breck E-Ride Bikeshare access. Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations. Returning seasonal staff members may be eligible for a merit increase based on meeting performance expectations. Potential furnished seasonal housing available for rent. Town of Breckenridge Core Values: The Town of Breckenridge's Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years of age or older. High School diploma or GED required. One (1) or more years of customer service experience required. Must demonstrate the ability to create and instruct a safe and appropriate fitness class. LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED: Basic CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications are required within 60 days of hire. Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) required within 60 days of hire. One or more of the following current certifications (applicants must attach certification with online application): Primary Group Fitness Instructor Certification from ACE, AFAA or ACSM. 100 hour Pilates certification. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. One (1) or more years of customer service experience in a fitness environment desired. One (1) or more additional certifications in Barre, Cycling, Body Pump or Pilates preferred. Degree in Recreation, Exercise Physiology or a related field preferred. Additional InformationTypical Hiring Pay Range: $23.00 - $27.50 per hour. WORK SCHEDULE: Primary shifts for this position generally include early morning, daytime, and evening shifts. Individuals in this position must be flexible in terms of availability, and may on occasion be required to work other shifts as needed, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. APPLICATION PROCESS: Qualified applicants must attach proof of their current certification(s) with their online application. This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.Potential Housing Available The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps. The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options, in addition to those benefits required by law. For eligible "Part-Time" employees, these options may include General Leave & Wellness/Recreational benefits. For further information click: Part Time / Year Round Benefits01 Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? YesNo02 Are you 18 years of age or older? YesNo03 Are you bilingual, with the ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in Spanish and English? YesNo04 Please select the answer below that best describes the number of years of experience you have had working in a customer service-oriented position: None1 to 2 years3 to 5 years6 plus years05 Please select which, if any, of the current certifications you possess: I do not possess any of the below listed certificationsGroup Fitness Instructor Certification from ACE, AFAA, or ACSM100 Hour Pilates certification06 Please select the answer below that best describes how many years of experience you have with fitness instruction: No Experience1-2 years of experience3-4 years of experience5+ years of experience07 If you have fitness instructing experience, which of the following responsibilities were included in your duties as an instructor: No previous instructing experienceTaking attendanceOffering individual exercise modifications in a group settingDemonstrating proper exercise techniqueCreating music playlistsVerbal cueing with music08 The typical Breckenridge Recreation Center fitness class schedule is as follows: -Early morning classes typically begin at 6:15am -Daytime classes begin at 7:45am, 9:00am, 10am, 11am, & 12pm -Evening classes at 5:30pm. Please check your availability to teach the following time slots: (check all that apply) Not available during these shiftsMonday-Friday early morningsMonday-Friday daytimeMonday-Friday evening shiftsSaturday and Sunday daytime09 Please select any of the following certifications you hold (select all that apply): I do not possess any of the below listed certificationsBody PumpPiYoCyclingBarre10 Do you possess any additional fitness certifications? 11 Please select the answer below that describes the years of experience you have providing customer service in a fitness or teaching environment: No experience1-2 years of experience3-4 years5+ yearsRequired Question