Kelea Foundation X Glad Life Inc

Group Fitness Instructor Certification Course

 

Calling all aspiring group fitness instructors!

Kelea Foundation is partnering with long time community fitness and recreation company, Glad Life Inc to train new group fitness instructors. During the course, participants will learn from experts in the field, getting both hands-on and practical experience in teaching as well as industry and job insights. Participants will gain important knowledge on inclusion and accessibility in fitness classes and leave with real life resources to help them in their own businesses. By the end of the learning program, participants will qualify to take the Athletics and Fitness Association of America Group Fitness Instruction certification test. Participants will also be given the opportunity to intern with Kelea Foundation and our partners with high potential for being hired for teaching jobs right out of the program. 

Our goal in hosting this program is to build a team of diverse community members who are passionate about leading others in group exercise and recreational opportunities. If you are someone with a passion or serious interest, we encourage you to apply. Diversity is our strength and we are interested in building this strength in fitness and recreation spaces in our community and through our programs.

What's Included:

  • Course Materials, including the AFAA book and online resources

  • Weekly instruction and mentoring

  • Networking and hands on experience teaching in diverse environments

  • Certification Course Test for those who complete the course

  • Internship and Job offers from community partners to those who qualify

When is the course held:

  • July 7th to August 8th

  • Class meets every Mon & Wed from 5pm to 8pm

  • Location: Kelea HQ- 111 Hana Hwy #111 Kahului, Hi 96732

  • Some classes may be virtual

  • Internship hours will vary, including some early morning classes. We will work with your schedule to accommodate internship and practical hours

What will you learn:

Hands on Skills:

  • Working with diverse body and mobility types

  • Designing programming for diverse groups

  • Learning how to support and build community through movement classes

  • How to adapt movement to each individual, even in a group setting

  • Class formats you can use right away in any setting

Course Work:

  • Professionalism & the business of exercise

  • Class design, planning and instruction methods

  • Basics of exercise science

  • AFAA course materials

  • Certification test prep

Program Benefits:

  • Real time learning and mentorship with experts in the field

  • Internship experience in diverse settings with diverse participants

  • AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification Test for those who complete the course

  • Job offers to those who qualify 

Participant Expectations:

This course has only 5 spots available. Our goal is to build a team of instructors that can help support Kelea programming and who are interested in working with our community partners as instructors. Those accepted into the program are expected to attend all class dates and participate in hands-on internship opportunities. After course completion, those who complete the course will be given a code to take the AFAA certification test.

How to sign up:

Fill out the application form here

Cost: $500 -

Scholarships Available. Apply Here