Wellness Instructor

Salary: $26.25 Hourly
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-00255
Department: PRCR - Recreation
Opening Date: 02/04/2026
Closing Date: 2/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Description
Join Our Team & Inspire Wellness in Your Community!Are you enthusiastic about fitness, community involvement, and creating a positive influence? Raleigh Parks is seeking energetic, self-driven, and qualified Group Fitness Instructors to conduct engaging and dynamic classes at the City of Raleigh location. As a Wellness Instructor, you will empower community members of all ages to engage in physical activity, enhance their strength, and adopt a well-rounded, active lifestyle. We are in search of certified instructors who bring passion, inclusiveness, and expertise to foster enjoyable and motivating fitness experiences. At Raleigh Parks, we are committed to encouraging active living, resilience, and overall wellness. If you have a passion for fitness and wish to motivate others on their wellness journey, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team!

Why Join Raleigh Parks?
Make a lasting impact on community health and wellness.
Work with a supportive and passionate team.
Enjoy the opportunity to lead classes in beautiful parks and facilities across Raleigh.
Inspire and help others achieve their fitness goals in a fun and engaging way!

Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and motivate small groups in energizing fitness classes, such as Yoga, Boot Camp, Functional Movement, Meditation, Holistic Health, Pound Fitness, or other strength, cardio, and flexibility-based activities.

Foster a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages community members to reach their fitness and overall health and wellness goals.

Typical Qualifications
Passionate & Certified: Minimum 6 months - 1 year of group fitness instruction experience (required).

Specialty certifications in Yoga, Bootcamp, Functional Movement, Pound Fitness, Mindfulness Activities, or similar preferred.

Additional Information
ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, to move objects.

Working Conditions:

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation, may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
01

How do you define wellness, and how does that definition influence your approach to working with participants?
02

What inspired or motivated you to pursue a career as a fitness and/or wellness instructor?
03

Please describe your previous experience instructing fitness or wellness programs. (Include types of classes, populations served, and any certifications held.)
04

What strengths, qualities, or skills would make you an effective member of our Health & Wellness team?
05

In your opinion, what role do Parks, Recreation, and community-based wellness programs play in supporting a community's overall quality of life?
06

This position may require a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Are you able to meet this scheduling requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently hold any health, wellness, fitness, health education, or public health certification(s)? (e.g., CPT, CES, CHES/MCHES, Group Fitness Certification, CPR/First Aid, etc.)

• Yes - Please upload documentation
• No - If you answered "No" to the previous question and have alternative certifications, specialized training, or continuing education, please list them below.
• If you answered "Yes," please write N/A.

08

Do you have experience working with diverse communities or adapting programming for various populations?

• Yes
• No
• If yes, please provide a brief description of the communities or program adaptations.

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