Fitness Group Class Instructor

Special Strong East Central Alabama • Birmingham, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Special Strong is seeking an instructor to lead adaptive fitness group classes for individuals with mental, physical, or cognitive challenges. The instructor will help clients work toward their fitness and life goals through customized, inclusive workouts. The role offers flexible, part-time scheduling, with daytime availability required, and involves working at participating on-site locations within 15 miles of the job posting location. Compensation is $30–$45 per hour. The franchise is independently owned and operated; applications and hiring decisions are handled by the franchisee.

Requirements

• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
• Availability to travel within a 15-mile radius of the job posting location.
• Comfort using smartphones and basic computer operations.
• Availability during daytime hours.
• Experience in lesson planning and running groups is a priority.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exercise training experience is preferred but not required.
• Volunteer or professional experience with people with special needs is given high priority.

Responsibilities

• Be available to work at participating on-site locations within a 15-mile radius of the job posting location.
• Lead or co-lead group classes.
• Update and review client profiles and prepare for upcoming workouts.
• Conduct fitness assessments and reassessments regularly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training and development
• Comprehensive training, including online accredited certification programs and hands-on workshops
• Opportunities to advance careers and potentially open a Special Strong franchise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed