About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

What We Offer

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position $22.34/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.

Location

In this position you can expect to work on site at one or multiple recreation centers throughout the city of Denver.

What You’ll Do

#SeeYourself: Shaping lives, building futures, and growing with us!

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation's (DPR) Fitness Division is seeking passionate Certified Personal Trainers to inspire, motivate, and guide our community members toward healthier, more vibrant lives. With over 200 fitness classes, specialized programs like boot camps and youth fitness, and a dedicated team of 100+ fitness professionals, DPR offers a dynamic environment where fitness thrives! To learn more about Denver Parks and Recreation's Fitness division, please visit our Fitness and Personal Training webpage.

Certified Personal Trainers provide one-on-one instruction in fitness programming, demonstrating proper techniques and methods for participants, and ensuring a safe, fun, and enriching fitness environment. Join us in fostering a healthier Denver, one client at a time. Be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your growth. Together, we’ll build a stronger, more vibrant community!

As a Certified Personal Trainer, you will:

• Develop exercise programs designed for a variety of levels and lead clients through workouts in individual, small group, and/or large group settings

• Demonstrate appropriate modifications of exercises and assist clients in setting attainable goals

• Perform consultations and fitness assessments on clients and potential clients

• Provide professional, safe, and effective demonstrations while offering ongoing motivation and feedback to clients

• Create enthusiastic and energetic workout environments while providing specific emphasis on safety and proper execution of movements

• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of cardiovascular and resistance training instruction, flexibility training, functional training, safety/spotting, fitness testing, and general nutrition

• Meet the outstanding customer service standards of Denver Parks and Recreation

• Keep current on all certifications and industry practices

• Keep a schedule of times to train participants in the mornings, evenings, and/or weekends

• Show a willingness to answer questions and utilize positive conflict resolution skills

• Maintain a clean and safe orderly work area

• Keep all client forms and files up to date and comply with employee procedures and expectations as detailed in the employee manual

• Assist in recruitment, retention, program marketing, and special events

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic certified personal trainers who can provide engaging programming with an eye for safety and fun!

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Current NCCA nationally accredited Personal Training certification (such as but not but not limited to: NASM, NSCA, ACE, ACSM, or AFAA)

• Industry related degree (not required) combined with nationally accredited certification

• Previous Personal Training experience in an organized fitness establishment is a plus but not required

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification

• Willingness and ability to teach strength-based group fitness classes

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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