Special Assistant (Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer)

Part-Time – Multiple Positions Available (10 to 20 Hours per Week) 

The City of San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center is hiring for Fitness Instructors/Personal Trainers, with a particular focus on strength and conditioning. We are especially seeking instructors available in the evenings, with additional weekday and weekend shifts also available. If you are passionate about health, fitness, and wellness, and enjoy helping others achieve their goals, we encourage you to apply. 

Position Summary 
Fitness Instructors/Personal Trainers play a key role in supporting clients’ health and fitness goals by: 

• Leading group strength and conditioning classes and personal training sessions. 

• Designing safe and effective individualized fitness programs. 

• Monitoring client progress, ensuring proper form, and providing feedback. 

• Creating a motivating, positive environment for participants. 

• Delivering excellent customer service and addressing fitness-related inquiries. 

• Ensuring the fitness facility is safe, clean, and fully operational. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. 

• Current certification in personal training or group fitness instruction (e.g., ACE, NASM, or other recognized certification). 

• At least one year of experience in fitness instruction, personal training, or related field preferred. 

• Experience in strength and conditioning, group instruction, and one-on-one training is highly desirable. 

Knowledge and Skills 

• Knowledge of strength and conditioning techniques, fitness principles, and wellness practices. 

• Ability to motivate and instruct individuals and groups effectively. 

• Strong communication skills for clear instruction and positive feedback. 

• Skill in assessing client needs and designing individualized programs. 

• Ability to safely operate and maintain fitness equipment. 

Special Requirements:  

• Current certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).  

• Fitness certification (e.g., Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor) from a nationally recognized organization preferred. Training and certification opportunities are available for the right candidate.

How to Apply:  

All interested applicants must apply by October 15, 2026 by 8 a.m. and must submit their application to the City of San Bruno's BambooHR Page. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the recruitment is closed. Please review the supplemental questions to determine the materials  for a complete application. Failure to provide all requested information in the supplemental application will result in your submission being deemed incomplete and removed from further consideration. 

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the closing date. Interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process.

The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of competitors to perform duties of the position.  

Reasonable Accommodations  

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department at 650-616-7055 or [email protected] by the final filing date.