Group Fitness Instructor

About DNA Fitness

DNA Fitness (Diverse Natural Athletics) is a locally owned and operated fitness facility in Elmira, Ontario. As we prepare to open our brand-new expanded facility, we are growing our group fitness program and looking for energetic, knowledgeable and personable Group Fitness Instructors to join our team.

Our new facility will feature a dedicated group fitness studio, giving us the opportunity to significantly expand our class schedule and introduce new styles of training to our members.

We’re looking for instructors who can deliver safe, challenging and engaging classes while creating the welcoming, community-driven workplace DNA is known for.

Responsibilities

- Lead engaging group fitness classes for a variety of fitness levels
- Plan and deliver well-structured workouts and class programming
- Provide clear exercise demonstrations and coaching cues
- Teach proper exercise technique and movement patterns
- Provide appropriate modifications and progressions
- Create a positive, energetic and inclusive class environment
- Motivate participants while maintaining a strong focus on safety
- Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled classes
- Build relationships with participants and encourage consistent attendance
- Assist members who may be newer to group fitness or strength training
- Maintain a clean, organized and professional studio environment
- Participate in DNA challenges, special classes and community events when required
- Represent DNA professionally and positively

Class Styles We are interested in instructors with experience or interest in areas including:





- Strength training
- Functional fitness
- Circuit training
- HIIT
- Conditioning
- Mobility
- Core-focused training
- Beginner-friendly fitness
- Women’s strength and fitness
- Other specialty group fitness formats

We’re also open to instructors bringing new class concepts and ideas to DNA.

Qualifications

- Recognized Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Training certification preferred
- Current First Aid & CPR certification preferred
- Previous group fitness or coaching experience is an asset
- Strong understanding of exercise technique and safe programming
- Confident leading and motivating groups
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, energetic and professional
- Comfortable coaching participants with different abilities and experience levels

We are willing to consider newer instructors who demonstrate strong fitness knowledge, professionalism, personality and coaching potential.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for more than someone who can simply demonstrate exercises and run a timer.

A great DNA instructor should be able to coach the room, connect with people and create an experience that makes members want to come back.





You should be comfortable learning people’s names, encouraging beginners, challenging experienced members and creating an atmosphere where everyone feels like they’re part of the class.

Position Details

- Part-time Group Fitness Instructor
- Approximately 2–8 classes per week depending on availability and demand
- $20-25 per class, based on experience and qualifications
- Early morning, daytime, evening and weekend opportunities
- Flexible class schedule
- Complimentary DNA Fitness membership
- On-site parking
- Brand-recent dedicated group fitness studio
- Opportunity for additional classes as our programming expands

Availability We’re looking for instructors with availability across early mornings, daytime, evenings and weekends.

Applicants do not need to be available for every time slot. Please include your general availability when applying.

Why DNA?

DNA has grown significantly over the past three years, and our new facility represents the next stage of that growth.

We’re building a much larger group fitness program and want instructors who are excited about the opportunity to help shape it from the beginning, build their own following within DNA and become an important part of our fitness community.

To apply, please submit your résumé along with any current Group Fitness, Personal Training and First Aid/CPR certifications.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 10.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site gym
- Store discount
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 GROUP CLASS INSTRUCTOR (Elmira)
🏢 DIVERSE NATURAL ATHLETICS
📍 Elmira