Seasonal - Zumba! Instructor

Seasonal - Zumba! Instructor

Salary

$17.88 - $19.97 Hourly

Location

Parks and Recreation, Appleton, WI

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026-147

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Recreation - Seasonal Workers

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead Zumba and/or Zumba Gold classes
• Be a certified Zumba and/or Zumba Gold instructor
• Demonstrated skills in group exercise class design including components of a class, exercise selection, music, cueing and choreography required
• Basic knowledge of physiology and anatomy
• Demonstrate modifications of intensity and impact
• Encourage and motivate participants to work at own pace
• Uses proper cueing (visual, correctional and motivational)
• Use safety techniques to properly instruct students
• Monitor and record class numbers for future class planning
• Monitor equipment for safety purposes
• Communicate clearly and effectively with participants making announcements prior to class
• Effectively instruct and maintain a safe, learning atmosphere

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Create a welcoming environment for participants
• Attends staff meetings
• Consistently available to sub when asked
• Returns supervisors phone calls and emails within 48 hours
• Communicates with supervisor regarding any concerns (participants, equipment, room, etc)
• Accurately complete paperwork required (timesheet, accident forms, etc)
• Assure own professional growth through reading, studying meetings and attending conferences related to fitness classes

Typical Qualifications

• Have current Zumba and/or Zumba Gold certification
• Have current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Two or more years of paid Zumba and/or Zumba Gold instruction preferred
• Strong communicator and leader
• Shall wear Parks and Recreation staff uniform per the City of Appleton dress code
• Adhere to the City of Appleton and Parks and Recreation Department policies and procedures

Supplemental Information

Employment Season: Part-time, year round

Work Location: Northland Mall, Scheig Center and outdoor park areas

Certified Fitness Instructor Pay Rate - $31.53/class

This position is a non-benefited position with the City of Appleton.

01

Please list all fitness related certifications you currently have.

02

This position will mainly be teaching Zumba classes. Please provide a brief statement detailing your experience teaching Zumba classes.

03

Please provide a brief statement detailing your fitness background (including any other classes outside of Zumba that you have taught).

04

Have you attended a group fitness class as a participant in the past two months?

• Yes
• No

05

If yes, please describe as a participant what you liked/did not like about the class.

06

Do you have current First Aid and CPR certifications?

• Yes
• No

07

Please provide a brief statement on how you manage your fitness class, knowing there are many different levels of experience, age and ability.

Required Question

Employer City of Appleton

Address 100 North Appleton Street

Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911-4799

Phone 920-832-5890

Website http://www.appleton.org/government/human-resources