Group Fitness Instructor

Movement; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

In-gym discounts

Guest visits

Retail discounts

Job summary

Movement Portland is hiring part-time fitness instructors to lead engaging classes, welcome new members, and connect with practitioners. You will deliver high-quality instruction, tailor guidance, and maintain a clean, inviting class space in a community-focused gym.

Applicants should hold a GroupX or national CPT certification, be able to teach regular evening shifts, and be ready to sub other classes as needed. Compensation starts at 28–34 USD per hour, with gym discounts and guest visit perks.

Qualifications

• Current GroupX certification relevant to the class discipline and/or nationally recognized certified personal trainer (ACE, NASM, NSCA, ISSA)
• Ability to teach regular timeslot consistently, with minimal absences or schedule changes, at Movement Portland.
• Ability to support program by subbing other classes
• Effective, proactive communication with gym leadership, yoga program manager, and other yoga instructors, especially when planning time away or coordinating subs
• Have a passion for fitness and an interest in climbing!
• Must be available Wednesday evenings from 5:55-7:05pm.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming class environment, including greeting all students, learning names, and building connections
• Teach high-quality fitness classes in designated discipline that attract dedicated fitness practitioners
• Provide instruction, modifications, cueing, demonstration, and adjustments or corrections that support students’ participation at all levels of experience
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and comfortable class environment

Skills

Welcoming class environment

Building rapport

High-quality teaching

Student connection

Education

GroupX certification or national CPT (ACE/NASM/NSCA/ISSA)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Movement fitness instructors support dedicated practitioners pursuing personal growth and transformation through fitness! They are essentialto creating an exceptional fitness class experience for members and guests. We're looking for instructors who are exceptional at connecting with their students, building rapport, and encouraging students to build their routine. Instructors provide a welcoming, approachable, guided entrance into our community. In addition, Movement fitness instructors bring high-quality teaching to our program. This is a role for team members who love taking the initiative to connect with people and are deeply committed to delivering exceptional service and instruction.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a welcoming class environment, including greeting all students, learning names, and building connections
• Teach high-quality fitness classes in designated discipline that attract dedicated fitness practitioners
• Provide instruction, modifications, cueing, demonstration, and adjustments or corrections that support students’ participation at all levels of experience
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and comfortable class environment

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Current GroupX certification relevant to the class discipline and/or nationally recognized certified personal trainer (ACE, NASM, NSCA, ISSA)
• Ability to teach regular timeslot consistently, with minimal absences or schedule changes, at Movement Portland.
• Ability support program by subbing other classes
• Effective, proactive communication with gym leadership, yoga program manager, and other yoga instructors, especially when planning time away or coordinating subs
• Have a passion for fitness and an interest in climbing!
• Must be available Wednesday evenings from 5:55-7:05pm.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This is a part-time position
• Starting pay at $28-$34, based on experience
• Benefits includefree membership,in-gym discounts,guest visits, and retail discounts
• New hires will complete a screening process