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Senior Fitness Instructor Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

Senior Fitness Instructor information

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How much do senior fitness instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior fitness instructor in Rio Rancho, NM is $72,756.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,700.00 and $94,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Senior Fitness Instructor job?

A Senior Fitness Instructor is a fitness professional who designs and leads exercise programs tailored to older adults or more experienced clients. They focus on improving strength, balance, flexibility, and overall well-being while ensuring safety during workouts. Their responsibilities may include conducting group classes, providing personalized training, and educating clients on proper techniques and healthy lifestyles. They often work in gyms, community centers, or rehabilitation facilities. This role requires expertise in senior fitness needs, certifications in personal training or group fitness, and strong motivational skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Senior Fitness Instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Fitness Instructor, you need comprehensive knowledge of exercise science, program design, and group instruction, typically supported by relevant certifications such as NASM, ACE, or ACSM. Familiarity with fitness assessment tools, wearable technology, and gym management software is often required. Exceptional leadership, motivational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse client groups are important soft skills. These abilities help ensure safety, engagement, and outstanding results for clients while fostering a positive and productive fitness environment.

What types of clients and classes does a Senior Fitness Instructor typically work with on a daily basis?

As a Senior Fitness Instructor, you may lead a wide variety of group fitness classes, from high-intensity interval training and strength sessions to specialized offerings like yoga or senior fitness. You’ll work with clients who have diverse fitness levels and goals, requiring you to tailor instruction and motivation to meet individual needs. Many Senior Fitness Instructors also provide personal training sessions, fitness assessments, and program adjustments based on client progress. Collaboration with other trainers and facility management is common to ensure the smooth operation of programs and events. This dynamic environment keeps the workday varied and allows you to have a direct, positive impact on client health and wellness.
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Infographic showing various Senior Fitness Instructor job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 10% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,756 per year, or $35 per hour.
Senior Group Fitness Coordinator

Senior Group Fitness Coordinator

Crunch Fitness

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$17.75 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

GROUP FITNESS COORDINATOR
Full Time, Hourly
Job Family: Group Fitness
Location: 4208A Central Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87105
Reports to: Managing Partner
Why Join Crunch Fitness - Undefeated Tribe?
We're not just opening gyms, we're building communities. Undefeated Tribe is the fastest-growing Crunch Fitness franchise group in the nation, proudly expanding across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Missouri, and Minnesota. Twice named Franchise of the Year (2021 & 2024), we're on a mission to transform lives through fitness, wellness, and connection. With 100+ clubs planned by 2028, there's never been a better time to grow your career with us!
Here's why you'll love being part of the Tribe:
Bold, High-Energy Culture
At Crunch Fitness, Undefeated Tribe, you're not just an employee, you're part of a team that thrives on hustle, creativity, and collaboration. We celebrate individuality and want voices like yours at the table.
Unbeatable Perks
Competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and yes, a free Crunch Fitness membership. You'll work in an environment built around health, strength, and community.
Unlimited Growth
With our rapid expansion, opportunities are everywhere. We invest in our people, promote from within, and give you the tools to level up your career faster than ever.
Join the Tribe. Find Your People. Build Your Future.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Group Fitness Coordinator who is an experienced fitness manager and will be responsible for recruiting and training a team of fitness instructors at Crunch.
What You'll Do:
As a Group Fitness Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting and training a team of passionate fitness instructors to deliver a superior class and fitness experience. The GFC will get to know club members and become a part of their journey to ensure that their class experience and fitness expectations are met.
What Success Looks Like:
  • A fully staffed, high-performing instructor team delivering energetic, on-brand classes with strong attendance and member engagement.
  • Schedules and programming run smoothly, with accurate submissions, consistent coverage, and minimal last-minute changes.
  • Instructors are well recruited, thoroughly onboarded, clearly directed, and regularly developed, creating a positive, accountable, and growth-minded culture.
  • Class quality is consistently high, feedback and performance issues are addressed early, and solutions improve both member experience and team performance.
  • You are a visible club leader who embodies Crunch culture-collaborating with management, championing initiatives, and proving that high standards and positive energy go hand in hand.

About You:
Leading by example, you encourage collaboration while maintaining focus on results. You make rational, timely decisions while upholding performance standards. Communication is clear and helps maintain steady progress toward team goals.
You balance urgency with professionalism and read situations well. You demonstrate resilience and consistency in demanding environments.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee Crunch Fitness Class-ic Training Program
  • Recruit, hire, train and oversee development of a team of Class-ic Instructors
  • Facilitate the implementation of new Group Fitness programming
  • Prepare, maintain, and distribute regular, override, and holiday class schedules, ensuring all classes are covered
  • Facilitate sub procedures when needed
  • Create and submit all quarterly schedule changes to Group Fit Director
  • Respond to all member issues concerning group fitness classes/Class-ic training program
  • Manage payroll and reporting schedule, ensuring each instructor is properly paid
  • Facilitate the implementation of new Group Fitness programming
  • Provides seasonal inventory of all equipment to the General Manager
  • Manage quarterly staff meeting for onsite training and new quarter class roll out
  • Communicate cadence for weekly emails, monthly ZOOM with other clubs and in-house quarterly training with all instructors. Provide updates as needed for social media and instructor portal for any updates/events
  • Attend regular meetings in the club to align with the Club Management team on communication, events, instructors, and any issues.
  • Attend mandatory meetings on daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis and promote for instructor involvement as a role model
  • Actively teach 10% of group fitness classes

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience creating group fitness schedules preferred
  • Preferred experience teaching exercise classes for clients of all levels (ie bootcamp based classes, Kickboxing, Zumba, TRX, Sculpt, Yoga Pilates, Cycle, POUND, and HIIT)
  • Experience with budget and expense management preferred
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
  • Nationally Accredited Group Fitness Certification required (AFAA, ACE, or NASM preferred)
  • CPR/AED certification required (can be obtained within 30 days of hire)
Physical Requirements
  • Able to lift or move up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • Physical effort required for daily duties include prolonged standing and walking

Education Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor degree preferred

Travel:
No travel required
Benefits
  • PTO
  • Subsidized health insurance coverage (health, dental, vision) for full time positions
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • HSA
  • Short-term disability
  • Free gym membership

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
UDT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. UDT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please note that Crunch Fitness - Undefeated Tribe does not offer visa sponsorship or support visa transfers for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Join us in making Crunch Fitness the talk of the town! Apply now and be a driving force in transforming lives through fitness.
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