Virtual Fitness Instructor (100 Remote)
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
At Uplift Learning Solutions we are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative learning development and holistic well-being solutions. Partnering with public and private organizations we deliver high-impact virtual wellness experiences designed to cultivate physical mental and emotional resilience across diverse populations.
Uplift Learning Solutions is seeking dynamic certified Virtual Fitness Instructors to deliver engaging live interactive group fitness classes to participants in a healthcare setting across the Delaware and Pennsylvania regions.
The primary focus of this role is delivering safe effective and inclusive Fitness & Resistance Training. Instructors proficient in complementary wellness modalities (such as Yoga Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Tai Chi Qi Gong Pilates HIIT or Mindfulness/Breathwork) are strongly preferred.
- Virtual Instruction: Lead live interactive two-way video classes ranging from standard high/low intensity fitness to functional movement and strength.
- Diverse Population Adaptation: Modify exercises dynamically to accommodate varying physical abilities mobility limitations and fitness levels (including older adults and individuals with physical or sensory considerations).
- Safety & Environment Monitoring: Maintain active visual monitoring of participant safety via two-way video stream adhering strictly to established safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Administrative & Charting Duties: Accurately complete class attendance tracking performance charting and session logs in accordance with program metrics.
- Team Participation: Attend mandatory ongoing administrative meetings quality assurance reviews and professional development sessions.
- Work Authorization & Location: Must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States (US Hires Only).
- Education & Certification: Active nationally accredited Group Fitness Instructor certification (e.g. ACE NASM AFAA ACSM) or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching fitness to diverse populations (e.g. healthcare setting participants seniors clinical populations or varied ability levels).
- Teaching Volume & Availability: Ability and willingness to commit to teaching a minimum of 5 live classes per week across flexible scheduling windows (mornings evenings or weekends) on an as-needed basis.
- Background Check: Successful completion of a comprehensive background check prior to official hire and onboarding.
Technical Setup:
- Access to high-speed reliable internet capable of supporting continuous high-definition two-way video streaming without lag.
- Proficiency in operating major video conferencing systems and virtual delivery tools.
Home Studio Space:
- A dedicated clean professional and quiet home teaching area free from background noise or domestic distractions.
- A camera setup providing full-length body visibility (head-to-toe) while standing moving and demonstrating floor exercises.
Preferred Qualifications
- Multi-modal certifications or experience teaching secondary modalities including:
- Yoga: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga iRest Yoga Nidra or Yoga Therapy.
- Mind-Body: Tai Chi Qi Gong Pilates or Barre.
- Specialty: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Pre/Post-Natal or back/neck care.
- Prior experience delivering virtual wellness programming within a healthcare or clinical setting.
- Formal training in trauma-sensitive or trauma-informed instruction.
None (Part-Time As-Needed Position). Standard statutory benefits (e.g. workers compensation state-mandated paid sick leave) apply where legally required.
Closing Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis; posting will close upon final candidate selection or contract initiation.
About Company
At Uplift we are passionate about equipping workplaces with the tools to support mental health and well-being. We founded Uplift to address a critical need in workplace training: providing mental health education that is both practical and appropriate for professional environments. Ou ... View more