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Group Fitness Instructor

Active Wellness
Petaluma, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026

Location: Active Wellness Center at Petaluma - Petaluma, CA

Pay Transparency: $18.31/hour base rate of pay $35-$45/hour piece rate for class instruction (DOE); Minimum rates may vary based on local wage laws. Pay depends on factors including site location, specialty, certifications, work experience, and other business needs. 

Role and Responsibilities

Group Fitness Instructors are expected to teach safe and effective classes for our members and are required to maintain educational standards commensurate with Active Wellness quality.

Specific Responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • Ability to teach various forms of group fitness classes for general, and active aging populations, such as Yoga, Pilates Mat, cardio and strength-based classes, Barre, core classes, Zumba
  • Assist members in using safe and effective exercise form during their Workouts
  • Support, teach, and encourage members to meet their fitness goals
  • Attend department meetings and continuing education classes to keep certifications current
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly fitness environment, picking up towels, water bottles, etc.
  • Ability to conduct classes and activities.
  • Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, squatting and lifting.
  • Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others.Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance
  • Work as a TEAM with all other departments
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Other Functions

  • Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered throughout the center. 
  • Promote center services and activities
  • Assist with cleanliness and upkeep of group fitness equipment
  • Assist with keeping the center  well stocked and clean
  • Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings
  • Handle injury and illness and security incident reporting
Qualifications:

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • AA Degree preferred
  • 2 years Group Exercise experience preferred. 
  • Customer service oriented ability to teach Group Fitness Classes
  • Current nationally recognized Group Fitness Certification or specialty class certificate, specialty class license (i.e. Zumba®, etc.).
  • Certified in multiple class formats preferred.
  • Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
  • AED/CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Proof of citizenship or legal status

Physical and Working Conditions

  • Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others
  • Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs
  • Fitness club environment
  • Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standard

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full Time)
  • Health Flexible Spending Account (Full Time)
  • Paid Time Off (Full Time)
  • Parking & Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) (Eligible after 1 year of service 1000 work hours)
  • Legal Support Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Support Service
  • Complimentary Club Membership and Discounts on Active Products (where applicable)

 

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Active Wellness LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $18 - $45

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