Future Hearts, Minds & Dreamers (FHMD) is seeking experienced and dependable Senior Fitness Instructors to lead movement and wellness programs for adults age 50+ at community and senior living locations.
We are interested in instructors who enjoy working with older adults and can create classes that are welcoming, adaptable, and appropriate for a variety of fitness and mobility levels.
Programs may include:
Chair Fitness
Gentle Fitness
Stretching & Flexibility
Balance & Mobility
Low-Impact Exercise
Strength & Conditioning
Pilates
Qigong
Mindful Movement
Dance Fitness
Adaptive Movement
Other senior-focused fitness and wellness programs
About the Opportunity
FHMD partners with senior communities and other organizations to provide engaging enrichment experiences for older adults. Our goal is to offer classes that encourage movement, participation, social connection, confidence, and continued learning.
Classes should be designed with the needs of older adults in mind. Instructors should be comfortable offering modifications and providing options for participants with different abilities, mobility levels, and fitness experience.
This is a contract teaching opportunity, making it a potential fit for fitness professionals who also work at gyms, studios, recreation centers, private practices, or other locations.
Class Format
Programs vary based on the needs of each community. Typical opportunities may include:
Weekly or recurring classes
Single workshops or special programs
Classes ranging from approximately minutes
Programs offered at senior living communities, 50+ communities, and other partner locations
Primarily in-person instruction
Instructors provide FHMD with their areas of expertise, preferred class types, service area, and availability. FHMD then seeks opportunities that may be a match.
Joining the FHMD instructor roster does not guarantee a specific number of classes or hours. We continue looking for appropriate opportunities for approved instructors until they ask us to stop.
When a class becomes available, FHMD will send an official offer by email. Instructors must respond within 24 hours to accept, decline, or discuss the opportunity.
Compensation
Compensation ranges from $40 $60 per class for typical minute sessions.
The actual rate may vary based on enrollment, program funding, class format, and other assignment-specific factors.
This range reflects the compensation FHMD reasonably anticipates offering for this type of contracted role across the United States.
Contractor Position
This is an independent contracted teaching artist/instructor position.
FHMD does not provide employer-sponsored health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, or other traditional employee benefits. Instructors have the flexibility to indicate their availability and accept assignments that fit their schedules.
Instructor Responsibilities
Senior Fitness Instructors may be responsible for:
Preparing safe, organized, and engaging class plans.
Leading age-appropriate fitness and movement activities.
Providing modifications for varying fitness, mobility, and ability levels.
Demonstrating exercises and explaining proper technique.
Encouraging participants while maintaining a supportive and respectful atmosphere.
Monitoring participants during activities and adjusting instruction as appropriate.
Maintaining a clean and organized teaching environment.
Taking attendance when required.
Communicating professionally with FHMD staff and partner-site personnel.
Following FHMD and host-site policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
Professional experience teaching fitness, movement, exercise, wellness, or a related discipline.
Experience working with adults 50+ or older-adult populations.
Knowledge of appropriate modifications for different fitness and mobility levels.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation for in-person assignments.
Professional liability coverage and/or applicable credentials or certifications as required for the specific program or partner site.
The ability to provide any necessary equipment or materials, submit a materials list, or use an approved materials fee when applicable.
At least one year of lead teaching or instructional experience.
A relevant degree, certification, or professional credential appropriate to the fitness discipline.
Apply to Join FHMD
FHMD accepts applications on an ongoing basis as new senior programming becomes available.
To be considered, please email your resume to:
If your experience appears to align with our programming needs, we will invite you to complete the FHMD application and participate in a brief Google conversation.
The conversation gives us an opportunity to discuss your professional background, certifications or credentials, teaching experience, areas of expertise, availability, and the types of senior programs you are interested in teaching.
Inclusion & Community
FHMD believes everyone deserves access to welcoming and engaging learning and enrichment experiences. We value instructors who create classes where participants feel respected, encouraged, and comfortable participating at their own level.
We welcome instructors with different backgrounds, experiences, teaching styles, and approaches to working with older adults.
