The qualified candidate must have a passion for health and wellness and the ability to convey that to fitness clients.

• Minimum one-year experience teaching and proficient in multiple fitness disciplines such as HIIT, strength training, aerobics, cardio, small group personal training, or a variety of fitness classes including kickboxing, stability balls, stretch bands, core balls and low-impact conditioning. Some instructional experience must be at the intermediate level and be sufficient to teach fitness to people of all ages
• Certification is required. Prefer certification in NSCA, ACSM or ACE. Will also accept AFAA, IFPA, NESTA, or AFTA.
• Design safe and effective exercise routines for all segments of the population
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Strong enthusiasm for the fitness lifestyle and familiar with fitness trends
• Ability to work and communicate with all ages
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

The Fitness Instructor will organize and instruct fitness activities in various City of East Lansing facilities. Fitness Instructors may specialize in a particular area or teach a variety of fitness classes.

The Fitness Instructor will be under the direct supervision of the Recreation & Arts Coordinator and will work collaboratively with other fitness instructors to deliver a comprehensive wellness curriculum.

The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive anti-racist place to live work, visit and do business. We believe an organization functions at its highest ability when a shared culture that promotes accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, income, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds is fostered. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and reflects the community we serve.