With the support and guidance of the Washington County Recreation Department Office Staff the Fitness Instructor plans, coordinates, and oversees the fitness program. The Fitness Instructor ensures that the program is operated in a way that the participants and staff are safe, that positive customer service is provided to the participants and families, and that the tangible and intangible assets of the Washington County Recreation Department are protected and respected.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all WCRD and program policies, rules, and guidelines.
Monitor and ensure appropriate participant behavior and adherence to program rules.
Ensure that all equipment and supplied being used in the fitness program are appropriate, safe, and in good working condition. Notify the WCRD Office in the case that equipment and/or supplies need to be replaced or repaired.
Collaborate with staff, other professionals, and members of the community regarding program features, the use of facilities and resources that are required for the program.
Be responsible for the timely reporting of payroll information, incident reports, and other required program management documents.
Work closely, cooperatively and amicably with all staff members.
Address questions and concerns of participants before and during the program sessions.
Continually assesses the overall program to see if there are any changes that need to be made for optimum functioning.
Direct participants in managing emergency situations in conjunction with the policies established by the WCRD. In the case of emergency communicate details to the WCRD Office Staff.
Report to and seek advice and/or assistance from the WCRD Recreation Program Coordinator as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
This position requires a full range of motion, such as, but not limited to: climbing, balancing, stooping, crawling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and grasping. Physical activities also include active communicative activities, i.e… Talking and hearing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license.
Yoga Teacher Training certification (required)
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Defined as very active work: exerting force to move objects occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force on occasion and /or in excess of 20 pounds of force: worker is sitting/standing and/or in motion most of the time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Human Resources: 08/2021
Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.
DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 @ 4:00pm
Ready to get started? Apply for the Fitness Instructor position now!
Click here to downloadfreeAdobe Acrobat Reader DC software for your Windows, Mac OS and Android devices to view, print, and comment on PDF documents.
Job Application Information
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic or veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability.
INSTRUCTIONS: Applications are only accepted for posted positions. All applicants must provide a complete application for each position.
For more information contact: WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300 HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735 Telephone: (240) 313-2350 Fax: (240)-203-6355 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Call 7-1-1 for MD Relay
Submitting Your Application:The application process is NOT completed until you receive the following message:
“Your job application has been successfully submitted.”
You will automatically receive a confirmation email with your application attached (PDF) when your application has been successfully submitted. If you do not see the message indicating your submission was successful, please ensure you have completed all required fields in each step of the application form.