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

Schedule: Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by assignmentLocation: On-site at a partner school; varies by assignmentStart Date: Rolling openings based on school schedulesPosition OverviewConcorde 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 TeachStudents 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 IncludeSafe 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 ResponsibilitiesDeliver a 10-session fitness course with clear objectives and structured lesson plansMaintain safety-first routines, including appropriate warm-ups, cool-downs, and clear movement expectationsDifferentiate activities to support varied fitness levels, confidence, and mobility needsEstablish positive group management and inclusive participation normsCommunicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion trackingAdapt pacing and activities based on space, equipment availability, and student readiness while maintaining intended outcomesQualifications (Required)Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)Experience leading group fitness, physical activity programming, coaching, or youth wellness activitiesExperience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, after-school, camps, youth programs)Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and comfort managing active groups safelyReliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundariesAbility to model and teach safe form cues and maintain an inclusive, supportive environment