Fitness Instructor

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Develop health, fitness, and wellness programs to improve the health of employees and the community .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $26 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and administering health, fitness, and wellness programs, with a strong focus on safety and effectiveness. Proficient in conducting fitness assessments and providing personalized training and group instruction.

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CPR And AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPhysical Education CourseworkFitness Program AdministrationPersonal Training Certification

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Hard Skills

Fitness AssessmentPhysical Ability TrainingGroup InstructionAerobicsWeight TrainingFlexibility TrainingCardio-Respiratory Endurance TestingMuscular Endurance TestingRehabilitative ProgramsModerate Physical Exertion

Soft Skills

CommunicationClient InteractionSafety MonitoringOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's LicenseCPR And AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPersonal Training CertificationGroup Exercise Certification

Industry Keywords

Health PromotionsExercise ScienceKinesiologyFitness Center AdministrationRecreation Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop health, fitness, and wellness programs to improve the health of employees and the community
Design and administer physical ability training and testing programs for Fire and Police Recruits
Administer fitness and rehabilitative programs
Work one-on-one with clients and instruct group classes
Monitor fitness center attendees and program participants for safety and effectiveness
Assess fitness, health, and wellness programs and recommend changes
Communicate with employees, the public, vendors, and other internal and external individuals regarding department programs and services
Perform day-to-day fitness center administrative, maintenance, and inventory monitoring tasks
Work primarily in fitness and recreation facilities, with occasional visits to offsite, park and recreation, or outdoor locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Driver's license
CPR and AED certification
First Aid certification
Option A: Completed twelve hours of college coursework in Physical Education, Health Promotions, Health Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or other Health/Physical Education courses
Option B: Work experience conducting organized fitness activities such as aerobics, weight training, flexibility training, and/or relaxation classes
Option B: Work experience conducting field testing such as obstacle courses, cardio-respiratory endurance testing, and muscular endurance tests
Depending on the hiring facility, may be required to obtain Personal Training or Group Exercise Certification within the first six months of employment
Ability to perform moderate physical exertion and occasional prolonged periods of physical fitness
Ability to balance, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or run
Ability to lift items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave