Group Exercise Instructor
Listed on 2026-02-19
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Exercise Science / Kinesiology, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates
π¨ Group Exercise Instructor (Federal Contract Position)
π Dover AFB β Dover, DE β³ Contract Award Pending β Hiring & Onboarding Within 30 Days of Award
πͺ 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 β we want to hear from you.
π Position Overview- Indoor Cycling
- Low/High Impact Aerobics
- Strength Conditioning
- Kickboxing
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Extreme Fitness Programming
Classes operate between 0600β1800. Minimum 28 classes per month (shared among instructor team).
π 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.
π 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)
- Show up 10 minutes early β 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
- 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.
- Stable federal contract position
- Professional, structured environment
- Recurring, predictable schedule
- Opportunity to serve military members
- Potential multi-year contract (Base + 4 Option Years)
- Resume
- Copies of certifications
- CPR documentation
- Short statement describing your teaching style and availability
- Paid federal holidays
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
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