Metabolic Strength/Stretch Instructor (Green Lake Community Center)

Job DetailsJob Location: Green Lake Community Center - Seattle, WA 98115Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $28.50 - $30.50 HourlyMetabolic Strength/Stretch Instructor (Green Lake Community Center)

If you have a knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of adult fitness and passion and experience of teaching adults, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as a Metabolic Strength/Stretch Instructor at Green Lake Community Center. This is a part-time seasonal role starting January 2026.

ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering access to licensed childcare and a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. The Metabolic Strength/Stretch Instructor at Green Lake Community Center will design and deliver a dynamic class that combines functional strength training with mobility and stretching techniques aimed at improving overall metabolic function, muscle tone, flexibility, and injury prevention. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fitness, capable of adapting exercises for a variety of skill levels, and committed to building a welcoming, supportive class environment.

Start Date:

January 2026

Schedule:  

Class is 1 hour and staffing would be 1 ½ hours (exact schedule can be negotiated)

Metabolic Strength/Stretch Instructor duties and responsibilities include:

Lead safe, effective, and engaging metabolic strength and stretching classes for adults of varying fitness levels.
Design class formats that integrate bodyweight strength training, resistance work, mobility, and stretching techniques.
Provide modifications and alternatives to ensure accessibility for participants with different abilities and experience levels.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and motivating atmosphere in the classroom.
Maintain a clean and safe workout environment, ensuring proper setup and breakdown of equipment.
Monitor participant feedback and attendance; adjust instruction as needed.
Uphold the core values of Seattle Parks and Recreation: equity, inclusion, safety, and community wellness.

Metabolic Strength/Stretch Instructor requirements include:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Certification in group fitness, personal training, or a related field (e.g., ACE, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, or equivalent).
Experience teaching fitness classes focused on strength, mobility, and flexibility.
Strong knowledge of exercise science, functional movement, and injury prevention.
Ability to adapt instruction for participants with a wide range of fitness abilities.

Pay:

Starting Pay: $28.50 - 30.50/hr.


Full Pay Range: $28.50-38.50/hr (employee may earn up to $38.50/hr with continued employment)

Benefits:

ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

Location

Green Lake Community Center in Seattle, WA

We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.

 
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