Health and Fitness Class Instructor (NON-PERMANENT)

Posting Close Date

Applicants must submit their completed application by 09-21-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

This non-permanent position will work on an intermittent or seasonal basis.
Individuals in this classification may not exceed 1,300 hours in a 12-month period.
The typical number of hours for this position will not exceed 25 hours/week.
Classes this position would be teaching are beginning yoga and aerobics.  

Candidates selected for hire must successfully pass the following:
• AZDPS/FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Check
• Ability to obtain a CPR/First-Aid Certification within 90 days

RECRUITER INFORMATION: If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please contact Sandra Fata at [email protected].

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Health & Fitness Instructor plans, leads, and instructs group exercise classes. The primary goal is to help participants of various ages improve their physical well-being and achieve fitness goals in a safe manner. The instructor will engage the group in a safe and effective group fitness class of various types such as Yoga, Strength Training, Zumba Chair Fitness, and Indoor Cycling. The instructor will inspect equipment to ensure it is clean, safe, and functioning properly.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Recreation Program Coordinator. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans class instructional activities for various health and fitness classes
• Ensures the safety of participants as they reach their fitness goals and manages the dynamics of the room
• Provides feedback, watches participants to provide real-time corrections to form, and accommodates different skill levels
• Creates an inclusive, positive, and safe classroom environment that encourages confidence
• Communicates effectively with participants
• Responsible for supervising 6-12 participants
• Develops a syllabus for each class
• Ensures proper equipment monitoring
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

This position entails various days and times, as well as Saturdays, at Recreation Centers.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
6 months Post-High School

Work Experience:
One (1) year of relevant experience

Equivalency:
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be
substituted on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certification in Health and Fitness
Experience working in a recreation center setting with participants ranging in age from seventeen (17) to Seniors.
Experience planning and implementing progressive exercise routines tailored towards specific goals.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J3318 - Class Instructor Health and Fitness (NonPerm)

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade

G1022

Hourly Range

$19.97 - 29.95 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Intermittent Non-Permanent (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Part time

Department

Parks and Recreation

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation

Background Check 

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.  The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

The City does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.  If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). 

ADA Accessibility Complaint Form

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 520-791-2619.   

Recruiter Name

Erin Gallego (47711)

Recruiter Email

[email protected]

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-837-4190.