Group Exercise Instructor
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Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Career level
Senior-level
Compensation
$29+/hour
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Job Description
Benefits:
- Paid federal holidays
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
🚨 Group Exercise Instructor (Federal Contract Position)
📍 Dover AFB – Dover, DE ⏳ Contract Award Pending – Hiring & Onboarding Within 30 Days of Award
💪 Elite Fitness Professionals Wanted
We are seeking certified, professional Group Exercise Instructors to provide structured fitness programming at Dover Air Force Base under a federal services contract.
This is not a typical gym environment.
You will be instructing active-duty military members and Department of Defense personnel in a structured, high-accountability setting.
If you are dependable, certified, and take pride in delivering disciplined, high-energy classes — we want to hear from you.
📋 Position Overview
Instructors will deliver scheduled group fitness classes including:
- Indoor Cycling
- Low/High Impact Aerobics
- Strength Conditioning
- Kickboxing
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Extreme Fitness Programming
Classes operate between 0600–1800. Minimum 28 classes per month (shared among instructor team).
🎓 Required Certifications (Mandatory)
Candidates must hold current certification from one of the following:
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
- International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
- Cooper Institute (or other Air Force-approved certification bodies)
AND
- Current CPR certification through:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
Certifications must be active and verifiable.
🔐 Security Requirements
- Must pass Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)
- Must be eligible for base access
- Must comply with military installation conduct standards
- Professional attire required (non-provocative, fitness-appropriate)
⭐ What Makes an Ideal Candidate
We are looking for instructors who:
- Show up 10 minutes early — every time
- Understand command presence in a military environment
- Use safe, effective exercise techniques
- Can modify workouts for varying fitness levels
- Maintain a motivating but professional tone
- Do not cancel classes except for true emergencies
- Value structure, consistency, and accountability
💼 Employment Structure
- W2 Employee
- Competitive hourly rate based on certification and experience
- Federal Health & Welfare fringe benefit applied
- Paid federal holidays
- Consistent, recurring class schedule
Work begins within 30 days of contract award.
🚀 Why This Opportunity Is Different
- Stable federal contract position
- Professional, structured environment
- Recurring, predictable schedule
- Opportunity to serve military members
- Potential multi-year contract (Base + 4 Option Years)
📩 To Apply
Submit:
- Resume
- Copies of certifications
- CPR documentation
- Short statement describing your teaching style and availability
Compensation: $29.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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This job at SOS Personnel is located in Dover, Delaware, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at SOS Personnel?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $29 (per hour).
What employment applies to this position at SOS Personnel?
SOS Personnel lists this role as a Alternate-schedule position.
What experience level is required for this role at SOS Personnel?
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