Mecklenburg County Government
Part Time Group Exercise Specialist- Northern Regional Recreation Center
Mecklenburg County Government, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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Please Apply By:
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Hiring Range:
$20.71/hr - $27.18/hr
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation (MCPRD) is seeking a Part Time Group Exercise Specialist to develop group exercise services and classes for diverse communities at Northern Regional Recreation Center. The incumbent will lead group exercise programming by offering about 10-15 classes per week, build rapport with patrons, and promote fitness services. The role may include participation in small group and personal training programs. The preferred candidate will have experience teaching a variety of group exercise classes and hold group fitness certifications. This position will work between 24-29 hours per week with varying days/hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
Position Summary Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Group Exercise Specialist to our team. This position will develop group exercise services and classes for diverse communities at Northern Regional Recreation Center. The incumbent will lead group exercise programming by offering about 10-15 classes per week for our patrons. In addition, they will be a key member of our staff in building rapport with our patrons and promoting our fitness services. In addition, the incumbent may participate in small group and personal training fitness programs. The preferred candidate would have experience teaching a variety of group exercise classes as well as possess group fitness certifications. This position will work between 24-29 hours per week and can expect a schedule of varying days/hours, which may include nights and weekends depending on business and facility needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading a variety of group exercise classes highly preferred
Current fitness certifications from nationally recognized organizations
Essential Functions
Assist with developing and instructing group exercise classes.
Provide customer service in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, website, social media and walk-in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals.
Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
Enforce rules and regulations.
May collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs.
Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
Handle inquiries and complaints from the public.
Assist with department events.
May serve as manager on duty if the Senior Recreation Specialist is not available.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
No experience required.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?
Yes
Computer Skills:
Basic computer knowledge.
Licenses and Certifications:
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s license and County Driving Privileges; requires the ability to obtain (within one year of hire) and maintain CPR, Wilderness First Aid or First Responder, and American Canoe Association, Kayak and SUP level I or II.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: Recreational programming and instruction; Instruction in area of specialization; Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for all ages.
Skills: Applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations; Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedures; Managing multiple tasks concurrently; Ability to work independently; Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization.
Abilities: Building Trust; Applied Learning; Communication; Customer Focus; Initiating Action; Safety Awareness; Adaptability.
Work Environment Moderate noise is typical for the work environment associated with this job.
Reasonable Accommodations To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Please Apply By:
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Hiring Range:
$20.71/hr - $27.18/hr
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation (MCPRD) is seeking a Part Time Group Exercise Specialist to develop group exercise services and classes for diverse communities at Northern Regional Recreation Center. The incumbent will lead group exercise programming by offering about 10-15 classes per week, build rapport with patrons, and promote fitness services. The role may include participation in small group and personal training programs. The preferred candidate will have experience teaching a variety of group exercise classes and hold group fitness certifications. This position will work between 24-29 hours per week with varying days/hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
Position Summary Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Group Exercise Specialist to our team. This position will develop group exercise services and classes for diverse communities at Northern Regional Recreation Center. The incumbent will lead group exercise programming by offering about 10-15 classes per week for our patrons. In addition, they will be a key member of our staff in building rapport with our patrons and promoting our fitness services. In addition, the incumbent may participate in small group and personal training fitness programs. The preferred candidate would have experience teaching a variety of group exercise classes as well as possess group fitness certifications. This position will work between 24-29 hours per week and can expect a schedule of varying days/hours, which may include nights and weekends depending on business and facility needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading a variety of group exercise classes highly preferred
Current fitness certifications from nationally recognized organizations
Essential Functions
Assist with developing and instructing group exercise classes.
Provide customer service in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, website, social media and walk-in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals.
Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
Enforce rules and regulations.
May collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs.
Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
Handle inquiries and complaints from the public.
Assist with department events.
May serve as manager on duty if the Senior Recreation Specialist is not available.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
No experience required.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?
Yes
Computer Skills:
Basic computer knowledge.
Licenses and Certifications:
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s license and County Driving Privileges; requires the ability to obtain (within one year of hire) and maintain CPR, Wilderness First Aid or First Responder, and American Canoe Association, Kayak and SUP level I or II.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: Recreational programming and instruction; Instruction in area of specialization; Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for all ages.
Skills: Applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations; Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedures; Managing multiple tasks concurrently; Ability to work independently; Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization.
Abilities: Building Trust; Applied Learning; Communication; Customer Focus; Initiating Action; Safety Awareness; Adaptability.
Work Environment Moderate noise is typical for the work environment associated with this job.
Reasonable Accommodations To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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