Fitness Instructor (Part Time, After School, In-Person)

Concorde Education; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Education is seeking an engaging Fitness Instructor to lead a 10-week after-school fitness course for students in Lynn, Massachusetts. The role includes delivering structured lessons that foster physical literacy and healthy movement habits.

Instructors will guide students through varied activities like bodyweight exercises and mobility routines, ensuring safety and inclusivity. Candidates should have strong facilitation skills and experience working with youth in structured settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits or an Associate degree in progress/completed.
• Experience in group fitness, physical activity programming, or youth wellness activities.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage active groups safely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a 10-session fitness course with structured lesson plans.
• Maintain safety-first routines with appropriate warm-ups and cool-downs.
• Differentiate activities to support varied fitness levels.

Skills

Group fitness leadership

Communication

Youth wellness programming

Safety management

Education

60 college credits or Associate degree

Job description

Schedule: Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by assignment.

Location: On-site at a partner school; varies by assignment.

Start Date: Rolling openings based on school schedules.

Position Overview

Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Fitness Instructor to facilitate a short-format after-school enrichment course for students (grade band varies by assignment). This course supports students in developing healthy movement habits, physical literacy, and confidence through structured, age-appropriate activities that prioritize safety, inclusivity, and positive participation.

Instruction should be educational and skills-based, aligned with site policies and supervision expectations. This role is not intended to provide medical guidance, diagnosis, or individualized training plans. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student readiness and site logistics.

What You Will Teach

Students will participate in guided fitness routines and movement-based activities designed to build foundational strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and flexibility in a supportive environment. Lessons may include warm-ups, skill-building circuits, low-impact cardio, bodyweight exercises, mobility work, and games that reinforce teamwork and goal-setting.

Major Topics Can Include

• Safe movement practices (warm-up/cool-down routines, hydration reminders, listening to the body)
• Foundational fitness concepts (endurance, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination)
• Age-appropriate bodyweight exercises and movement patterns (squat, hinge, push, pull, core stability)
• Cardio and conditioning games (relay formats, stations, interval-style activities)
• Flexibility and mobility routines (dynamic stretching, range-of-motion activities)
• Fitness goal-setting and habit-building (SMART goals, tracking progress, reflection)
• Teamwork and sportsmanship (encouragement, respectful competition, collaboration)
• Mind-body wellness connections (breathing, focus, simple stress-management movement routines)
• Injury prevention basics (form cues, safe space awareness, pacing and rest)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a 10-session fitness course with clear objectives and structured lesson plans
• Maintain safety-first routines, including appropriate warm-ups, cool-downs, and clear movement expectations
• Differentiate activities to support varied fitness levels, confidence, and mobility needs
• Establish positive group management and inclusive participation normsCommunicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
• Adapt pacing and activities based on space, equipment availability, and student readiness while maintaining intended outcomes

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
• Experience leading group fitness, physical activity programming, coaching, or youth wellness activities
• Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, after-school, camps, youth programs)
• Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and comfort managing active groups safely
• Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
• Ability to model and teach safe form cues and maintain an inclusive, supportive environment