Fitness Instructor Substitute

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing. 

When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork. 

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone! 

• Instructors are responsible for providing their own music, tracking class attendance, starting/ending class on time and turning in paperwork in a timely manner.
• Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision.
• Have a positive attitude and show professionalism in communications.
• Experience working with older adults, confident managing multiple participants at a time, and the ability to create a fun environment.

• Greeting participants and providing a high level of customer service.
• Responsible for the preparation of lessons plans, instructing, and evaluating class participants.
• Lead group exercise for participants 50 and over with a maximum number of 25 participants
• Arrive on time and prepare needed equipment.
• Track attendance and communicate program updates to participants.
• Respond quickly to all emergencies and administer first aid as needed.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.