ABOUT THE GETFIT PROGRAM 

GetFit is the city’s largest free outdoor fitness program. Over the past ten years, the program has grown to serve over 1,300 residents annually. The program takes place seasonally, during the spring, summer and fall of each year. We work with local fitness instructors to support local entrepreneurs and create a welcoming environment for all residents. 

We are seeking a GetFit Coordinator who will be our “boots on the ground” to continue to sustain and grow this marquee program on the Greenway. 

GET FIT SCHEDULE 

Spring: March 9 - April 27 (8 weeks)

Summer: June 1 - August 3 (10 weeks)

Fall: August 24 - October 12 (8 weeks)

Spring/Fall Class Schedule 

1) Mondays: 5p-730p 

2) Tuesdays: 5p-730p 

3) Wednesday: 5p-730p 

4) Thursday: Market March: 430p-6p) 

5) Saturday: 9a-11:30a 

Summer Schedule: 

1) Mondays: 5p-730p 

Note: we are currently planning our 2026 GetFit classes; these specific dates/times may change slightly but will be finalized in February 2026. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

1) Staffing all GetFit classes, including: 

a) Setting up the Lafitte Greenway tent and table 30 minutes prior to each class b) Setting up Greenway materials, merchandises, and sign in sheets on table for participants 

c) Welcoming all participants and ensure they sign in 

d) Giving introductory and closing remarks at each fitness class. 

e) Set up and break down class equipment on the Greenway before and after class.

2) Lead the Market March class, one of the GetFit classes. Market March is an all-ages/abilities walking group that begins and ends at the Thursday farmers market at the Greenway Plaza. Our GetFit Coordinator leads this class, helps motivate and encourage participants, and coordinates with our Farmers Market partners to document attendance and distribute the $5 incentives to participants. 

3) Helping plan/coordinate of community-building activities at fitness classes, such as health screening and cooking demonstrations 

4) Ensuring participants complete a post-season survey 

5) Completing data entry following each class, and supporting data analysis.

6) Documenting classes with photos, post on socials in real time 

7) Helping creating ideas/content for social media posts and other communications

QUALIFICATIONS SOUGHT 

● Strong inter-personal skills; a people person 

● Reliable & punctual 

● Ability to lift 50 lb (pop-up tent) 

● Energetic & passionate about the Lafitte Greenway 

● Personal Phone 

● Access to personal transportation 

● Customer-facing job experience 

● Community roots in the neighborhoods surrounding the Lafitte Greenway

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT 

Lafitte Greenway Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Friends will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, culture, or ancestry, during the application process or during employment.

This is a part-time position. Hourly rate is $21 per hour.