Group Fitness Instructor – Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Self Defense, HIIT Instructor

Group Fitness Instructor – Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Self Defense, HIIT Instructor Location: CBP Harpers Ferry Position type: Independent Contractor Pay rate: $40-$65 per class Job Description: The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading high-energy, professional fitness classes for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) students and active- duty personnel.

We are seeking qualified instructors with experience in one or more of the following specialty areas: Self-Defense/Combatives/Martial Arts, Kickboxing/Boxing, and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Candidates are not required to be qualified in all three formats. Multiple instructors may be selected based on their individual certifications, experience, and areas of expertise.

The ideal candidate can create a challenging yet safe training environment while motivating participants across a range of fitness and experience levels. Instructors must possess the technical knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm necessary to keep participants engaged while delivering safe, effective, and mission-relevant training.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction: Lead group fitness classes in one or more assigned formats, including Self-Defense, Kickboxing, and HIIT, for CBP students and active-duty personnel. Programming: Design and deliver structured, engaging, challenging, and safe lesson plans appropriate to the assigned specialty. Technical Instruction: Demonstrate and teach proper techniques, movement patterns, and training principles appropriate to the class format.

Safety & Inclusivity: Maintain participant safety and provide real-time modifications, progressions, and regressions to accommodate varying fitness and experience levels. Motivation: Foster an energetic and professional training environment that encourages participation, effort, and physical development. Professional Development: Maintain current knowledge of applicable fitness, safety, and instructional standards and best practices.

Skills & Qualifications: Specialty Expertise: Demonstrated education, training, certification, instructor qualification, or professional teaching experience in one or more of the following: Self-Defense, Combatives, or Martial Arts Kickboxing, Boxing, or related striking disciplines High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Strength and Conditioning, or Functional Fitness Instructional Experience: Proven ability to safely instruct groups with varying levels of fitness, skill, and experience.

Professionalism: Energetic, dependable, enthusiastic, and capable of working effectively within a structured Government training environment. Certifications: Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/AED and First Aid certification. Current nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) or Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification.

For Self-Defense/Combatives/Martial Arts: Documented instructor qualification, recognized martial arts rank/credential, combatives or defensive tactics instructor training, or substantial documented instructional experience. For Kickboxing/Boxing: Specialty instructor certification, coaching credential, recognized martial arts qualification, or substantial documented instructional experience in kickboxing, boxing, Muay Thai, or a related discipline.

For HIIT: Demonstrated education and instructional experience in HIIT, functional fitness, strength and conditioning, or performance-based group training.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

or instructional experience across multiple class formats. Military, law enforcement, tactical fitness, or defensive tactics experience. Experience delivering fitness or performance training within a military, Federal, law enforcement, or public-safety environment. Additional credentials in strength and conditioning, functional fitness, tactical fitness, martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, or combatives.

What We Offer

Professional Growth: We provide our certified instructors with access to Club Connect (NASM) to easily manage and update CEUs and pursue additional certifications at no cost. Convenience: On-site parking provided. Flexibility: Various class times are available to fit your schedule Millennium Health & Fitness is an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the business at the time.

ABOUT US

Who We Are Millennium Health & Fitness, Inc., an award-winning organization based in Covington, LA, has been a pioneer in on-site health and fitness programs since 1993. Starting with a single visionary founder, we have grown into a robust consortium of health and fitness professionals serving corporations and government entities.

Our commitment is to deliver personalized, comprehensive health and fitness solutions that cater to the unique needs of our clients, ensuring their workforce remains healthy and vibrant. With a nationwide network of experts and a dedication to innovative wellness solutions, Millennium stands as a leader in fostering workplace well-being.

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