Fitness Instructor

Yoga Garden SF; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Studio Membership

30% off events/workshops

30% Employee discount on retail items

Job summary

Yoga Garden SF in San Francisco is seeking a part-time fitness instructor to lead group classes that blend calisthenics, HIIT, and metabolic conditioning, with optional dance and boxing elements. You’ll curate weekly playlists and ensure sessions are engaging and accessible to all.

The role includes a studio membership, discounts on events/workshops, and scholarships for select training. Starting base rate is $30 per class plus enrollment bonuses, with an estimated average hourly rate of $48–$76.

Qualifications

• 1 year teaching experience in a group fitness setting (preferred) or other relevant work experience.
• Valid group fitness or personal trainer certification from an accredited organization (preferred).
• Charismatic, compassionate personality and a desire to help people.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time to set-up, write out class program (if necessary), welcome and check in students
• Ensure that the class program is challenging, but safe and accessible to all students
• Present the program flow (eg. amount of work/rest, structure of the program)
• Ask students about any injuries or other limitations and ask if anyone would prefer not to receive hands on adjustments
• Provide clear concise visual demonstrations with vocal cuing of each exercise
• Balance teaching the group with providing individual assistance
• Cue exercise progressions or regressions to adapt to individual fitness capacities and goals

Skills

Teaching in group fitness

Charismatic personality

Helping others

Education

Group fitness or personal trainer certification

Job description

This part-time position with competitive pay, includes a studio membership. As part of a team in a dynamic organization, this position has lots of interesting opportunities for personal and professional growth. Additionally, staff members receive discounted entrance to all special events and workshops as well as partial or full scholarships for select training.

Compensation: Starting Base Rate $30 per class plus enrollment bonuses. Estimated average hourly rate $48-$76.

Schedule: Typically request 3 weekly classes minimum; morning, lunchtime, evening and weekend availability

Scope of Role: Teach group classes which integrate a variety of training modalities, including: strength training using primarily body weight (calisthenics), HIIT, and other forms of metabolic conditioning using minimal equipment. Workouts that integrate dance, boxing and kickboxing movements are encouraged. Curate music playlists weekly.

Instructor Responsibilities

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time to set-up, write out class program (if necessary), welcome and check in students
• Ensure that the class program is challenging, but safe and accessible to all students
• Present the program flow (eg. amount of work/rest, structure of the program)
• Ask students about any injuries or other limitations and ask if anyone would prefer not to receive hands on adjustments
• Provide clear concise visual demonstrations with vocal cuing of each exercise
• Balance teaching the group with providing individual assistance
• Cue exercise progressions or regressions to adapt to individual fitness capacities and goals

Qualifications

• Charismatic, compassionate personality and a desire to help people
• 1 year teaching experience in a group fitness setting (preferred) or other relevant work experience
• Valid group fitness or personal trainer certification from an accredited organization (preferred)

Perks and Benefits

• 30% off Yoga Teacher Training, workshops, and events (up to $1800 value annually)
• Studio Employee Membership
• 30% Employee discount on retail items