Group Fitness Instructor

The Role

We're hiring a Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer to join Recess Fit Club as we expand our class schedule.

This is a hybrid role teaching small-group strength classes and providing 1:1 personal training. Our clients are largely new to strength training or returning after a break, injury, illness, or long hiatus—so comfort working with real people, not athletes, is essential.

Must-Haves (Please Read First)

• Availability to work at least 2 of the following fixed schedule blocks:
• 1. Monday–Thursday: 6:45 AM – 1:00 PM (highest demand) (you will be asked to specify when applying which weekdays you are available )
• 2. Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 3. Wednesday: 3:45 PM – 8:00 PM
• Consistent availability — this schedule does not change week-to-week or month-to-month
• Strong punctuality — being on time and dependable is non-negotiable
• Comfortable teaching general population clients
• Experience teaching barbell movements, specifically squats and deadlifts
• High emotional intelligence; encouraging, friendly, and sincere communication style

What You'll Do

• Teach small-group strength classes (max 12 participants), solo; following a curriculum (note: not Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting,crossfit/hyrox or HIIT); as well as
• Deliver 1:1 personal training for which you will be responsible for programming based on your clients' specific needs.
• Equipment is primarily barbells, dumbbells
• Teach and reinforce foundational movement patterns: Squat, hinge, lunge, push, pull
• Modify movements to meet diverse abilities and needs
• PT clients are provided — no sales or lead generation required
• Contribute to a well-run gym environment
• Light caretaking such as tidying equipment or restocking supplies may be included
• Be a reliable, collaborative member of the coaching team

Requirements

• Certification in personal training or fitness instruction from a recognized organization, or equivalent education (e.g. kinesiology)
• CPR / First Aid certification
• Strong communication skills
• Experience teaching group classes or personal training preferred, but not required
• Interest in building a long-term career in coaching

Compensation

Trainers invoice bi-weekly or monthly for services rendered, as a contractor to Recess Fit Club.

• Group classes: $40–$45/hour (based on experience)
• Onboarding & shadowing: Paid $25/hour
• Floor Shift: Paid $20/hour - with the goal to replace these hours with PT
• Personal training: $50/hour
• Free gym access for your own training
• Subsidized health and dental plan available.

Job Type: Part-time, Freelance

Work Location: In person

Mentorship & Support

You'll start with paid onboarding and shadowing to learn how we deliver our small-group strength curriculum.

Ongoing mentorship includes:

• Delivering clear, effective, inclusive instruction
• Managing client relationships
• Personal training programming for general population clients
• Troubleshooting unique client challenges
• Navigating the admin side of personal training

You'll work alongside a supportive team of experienced coaches who value growth, consistency, and collaboration.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Application question(s):

• What is your experience teaching barbell movements, specifically squats and deadlifts?

(Be specific about your comfort level.)

• Which of the following schedule blocks can you commit to consistently?

a. Monday 6:45 AM–1:00 PM

b. Tuesday 6:45 AM–1:00 PM

c. Wednesday 6:45 AM–1:00 PM

d. Wednesday, 3:45 PM–8:00 PM

e. Thursday 6:45 AM–1:00 PM

f. Friday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

(Please specify all which you have current availability for).

Experience:

• personal training: 1 year (preferred)
• group fitness instruction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Personal Training Certificate, or equivalent education (required)

Work Location: In person