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Remote fitness instructor jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed wellness platforms, and digital health companies hiring instructors to lead virtual classes and programs. Employers hiring remotely right now include SVETNESS, GMG EnviroSafe, and UTR Sports. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.
AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.
We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found here.
Position Purpose:
- Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
- Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives..
- Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
- Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides medical care to all Aurora University student-athletes.
- Maintains accurate medical documentation in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
- Provides game and practice coverage for 24 NCAA Division III athletic teams, and for other special events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
- Develops venue specific emergency action plans and on a yearly basis, instruct coaches and staff on their role in the Emergency Action Plan.
- Provides on-site rehabilitation and treatment of athletic injuries.
- Maintains equipment and athletic training facilities.
- Determines a student-athlete’s ability to practice or compete following the direction of the team physician.
- Participates in required continuing education and certification course work to fulfill state requirements for license renewal and national certification.
- Supervising Masters of Science Athletic Training (MSAT) students during clinical rotations.
- Assist Head Athletic Trainer with day-to-day operations and communication with coaches.
- Assists the Head Athletic Trainer with inventory and budget of Athletic Training Department.
- Assist with summer sport camp coverage.
- Attends athletic department meetings and university community meetings and functions.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned
Essential Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
Master’s degree preferred.
One to three years collegiate experience preferred.
Skills:
- Plan, oversee, execute and evaluate a comprehensive offering of athletic training services to meet the diverse needs of the University’s student-athletes and coaches.
- Works closely with the other full time athletic trainers, outside medical professionals, and other interested parties.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Excellent verbal and written skills required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of constituents: student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, alumni, administrators, support staff, campus community and the community at-large.
- Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines, strong strategic thinking and problem solving abilities.
- General computer knowledge.
- Strong knowledge of athletics.
- Ability to interact verbally in person, over telephone and via written and electronic media
- Ability to move around campus which includes gym, turf and grass fields
- Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 30lbs
- Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time
- Evening and weekend availability is required
- Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important
Work Hours: Expected equivalent of 40 hours per week, but days/hours may vary as needed. Hybrid or work from home employment will be considered if candidate can demonstrate ability to fulfill this role effectively off-site
- A valid driver's license and driving record which meets institutional requirements is required.
- Requires travel between campus locations or to attend off-site meetings.
The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.
Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.
Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora University offers competitive, flexible benefits to eligible employees.
- Health Insurance
Choice of HMO or PPO offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. - Dental and Vision Insurance
Choice of two dental plans and vision insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield. - Life Insurance and AD&D
1.5 times annual salary, dependent on age. Additional life insurance also may be purchased for self, spouse, and children. - Long Term Disability
60% of salary, taxable and nontaxable options. - TIAA Retirement Account
The University offers a 403b retirement plan, administered by TIAA. Matching contributions offered first day of employment to eligible employees, at the discretion of the University and Board of Directors. - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
FSAs are available for medical costs and dependent care costs. - Paid Time Off
Vacation, personal, and sick leave are provided to eligible employees. - Holidays
The university observes nine major holidays where the university is closed. - Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for AU undergraduate courses is available to eligible employees and eligible family members beginning the term following one (1) year of regular, full-time employment. Tuition assistance for graduate programs paid at 60% for employee following Senior Leadership approval. - Tuition Exchange Consortiums
AU is a member of the Tuition Exchange (TE) and the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP) enabling full-time employees and eligible family members to be eligible for tuition assistance at more than 600 universities nationwide. Eligibility for the CIC-TEP and TE programs is one (1) year of regular, full-time employment as of 8/31.
To see more benefits details and breakdowns please see our benefits guide here.
Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.
AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.
We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found here.
Position Purpose:
- Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
- Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives..
- Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
- Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides medical care to all Aurora University student-athletes.
- Maintains accurate medical documentation in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
- Provides game and practice coverage for 24 NCAA Division III athletic teams, and for other special events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
- Develops venue specific emergency action plans and on a yearly basis, instruct coaches and staff on their role in the Emergency Action Plan.
- Provides on-site rehabilitation and treatment of athletic injuries.
- Maintains equipment and athletic training facilities.
- Determines a student-athlete’s ability to practice or compete following the direction of the team physician.
- Participates in required continuing education and certification course work to fulfill state requirements for license renewal and national certification.
- Supervising Masters of Science Athletic Training (MSAT) students during clinical rotations.
- Assist Head Athletic Trainer with day-to-day operations and communication with coaches.
- Assists the Head Athletic Trainer with inventory and budget of Athletic Training Department.
- Assist with summer sport camp coverage.
- Attends athletic department meetings and university community meetings and functions.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned
Essential Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
Master’s degree preferred.
One to three years collegiate experience preferred.
Skills:
- Plan, oversee, execute and evaluate a comprehensive offering of athletic training services to meet the diverse needs of the University’s student-athletes and coaches.
- Works closely with the other full time athletic trainers, outside medical professionals, and other interested parties.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Excellent verbal and written skills required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of constituents: student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, alumni, administrators, support staff, campus community and the community at-large.
- Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines, strong strategic thinking and problem solving abilities.
- General computer knowledge.
- Strong knowledge of athletics.
- Ability to interact verbally in person, over telephone and via written and electronic media
- Ability to move around campus which includes gym, turf and grass fields
- Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 30lbs
- Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time
- Evening and weekend availability is required
- Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important
Work Hours: Expected equivalent of 40 hours per week, but days/hours may vary as needed. Hybrid or work from home employment will be considered if candidate can demonstrate ability to fulfill this role effectively off-site
- A valid driver's license and driving record which meets institutional requirements is required.
- Requires travel between campus locations or to attend off-site meetings.
The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.
Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.
Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora University offers competitive, flexible benefits to eligible employees.
- Health Insurance
Choice of HMO or PPO offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. - Dental and Vision Insurance
Choice of two dental plans and vision insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield. - Life Insurance and AD&D
1.5 times annual salary, dependent on age. Additional life insurance also may be purchased for self, spouse, and children. - Long Term Disability
60% of salary, taxable and nontaxable options. - TIAA Retirement Account
The University offers a 403b retirement plan, administered by TIAA. Matching contributions offered first day of employment to eligible employees, at the discretion of the University and Board of Directors. - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
FSAs are available for medical costs and dependent care costs. - Paid Time Off
Vacation, personal, and sick leave are provided to eligible employees. - Holidays
The university observes nine major holidays where the university is closed. - Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for AU undergraduate courses is available to eligible employees and eligible family members beginning the term following one (1) year of regular, full-time employment. Tuition assistance for graduate programs paid at 60% for employee following Senior Leadership approval. - Tuition Exchange Consortiums
AU is a member of the Tuition Exchange (TE) and the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP) enabling full-time employees and eligible family members to be eligible for tuition assistance at more than 600 universities nationwide. Eligibility for the CIC-TEP and TE programs is one (1) year of regular, full-time employment as of 8/31.
To see more benefits details and breakdowns please see our benefits guide here.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote fitness instructor jobs.
- Current CPR and AED certification from an accredited provider
- National certification from ACE, NASM, ACSM, or an equivalent organization
- Experience leading group fitness or personal training sessions
- Ability to demonstrate and cue exercises safely for mixed fitness levels
- Knowledge of fitness assessment, program design, and progression principles
- Strong verbal communication and motivational coaching skills
Tips for Your Remote Fitness Instructor Job Search
Show your remote session delivery skills
Record a short sample class using the video platform you're most comfortable with and link it in your application materials. Remote employers for fitness instructor roles want proof you can hold attention, cue effectively, and manage a live virtual room without in-person energy to rely on.
Highlight async communication in your application
Remote fitness instructor teams run on written updates, shared calendars, and digital check-ins. Call out experience with tools like Slack, Google Workspace, or scheduling apps in your resume and cover letter so hiring managers see you can operate independently between sessions.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote fitness instructor openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your schedule, specialty, and experience level and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Target companies with distributed wellness programs
Corporate benefits providers, digital health platforms, and remote-first companies with employee wellness programs hire fitness instructors specifically to serve distributed workforces. Focusing your search on those employer types gets you in front of the hiring managers most likely to have remote instructor openings.
Remote Fitness Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote fitness instructor job?
Remote fitness instructor roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to deliver engaging sessions through a screen. Remote employers screen for comfort with video platforms, async scheduling tools, and independent program design. Certifications from organizations like NASM or ACE help, but showing you can run a remote session professionally and handle client check-ins without hand-holding gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote fitness instructors?
Companies hiring remote fitness instructors right now include SVETNESS, GMG EnviroSafe, and UTR Sports, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first wellness platforms, digital health companies, and corporate benefits providers make up the largest share of employers hiring fitness instructors for distributed, fully remote roles.
Can you get a remote fitness instructor job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without on-site supervision. Remote-first wellness startups and online fitness platforms occasionally hire newer instructors. Demonstrating you can design and deliver a session on video, manage your own schedule, and communicate clearly in writing goes further than a resume with no experience.
Do you need a degree for remote fitness instructor jobs?
Not always. Most remote employers weigh recognized fitness certifications, hands-on session experience, and the ability to engage clients virtually far above a formal degree. A demonstrated record of leading virtual classes, positive client outcomes, and proficiency with the tools remote teams use can open doors that a degree alone would not.
Which industries hire the most remote fitness instructors?
Most remote fitness instructor openings sit in Healthcare & Medical Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire fitness instructors remotely because their distributed teams need wellness programming that reaches employees or members regardless of location.
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