PT FITNESS INSTRUCTOR - COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
HIRING RANGE: $20.50 PER HOUR
** Applications are currently being accepted, and conditional job offers may be made at this time. However, employment will not begin until August (subject to change depending on construction timelines). Applicants should apply only if they are willing and able to wait until the anticipated start date.**
About the Position:
Under the general supervision of the Fitness Recreation Coordinator, this role focuses on fostering strong relationships with CRC members and creating engaging fitness classes to maintain or boost attendance. The position promotes fitness and wellness through safe instruction of fitness classes and assists with substituting classes when necessary. Additional responsibilities include announcing and informing participants about relevant GJPR activities, attending all staff meetings and trainings, and adhering to policies and procedures. Instructors must obtain continuing education credits, maintain current certifications, and provide documentation of all certifications to the Fitness Recreation Coordinator promptly. They must also respond appropriately to all emergency situations.
About the City of Grand Junction Community Recreation Center:
This recruitment is happening at a very exciting time, as the City of Grand Junction completed our Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan in January of 2021. This led to an election on April 6, 2021, where dedicated funding was secured on taxation from sales of cannabis. The PROS Plan is the blueprint for the future of the parks and recreation system, and a dedicated source of funding for implementation is now in place. The number one item on the PROS Plan is a community recreation center (CRC). Through the summer and fall of 2022, a CRC feasibility study planning process was led by the council-appointed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). This robust community input process was conducted to develop recommendations about the new CRC to include the location, funding sources, and the size of the facility as well as the amenities. On April 4, 2023, the citizens of Grand Junction voted to approve the ballot question to build a new Community Recreation Center (CRC). Over the next few years, design and construction work will commence with an anticipated opening date of late-2026. The selected candidate will be a member of a team that is excited to continue to maximize the quality and quantity of services for the citizens and visitors of Grand Junction, to build the community and improve the quality of life on the Western Slope.
