Career Opportunities

We’re hiring instructors!

Use your talent as a group fitness instructor to make a life-changing impact on our local Parkinson's community! Power for Parkinson's is seeking passionate instructors to lead group exercise classes for people with Parkinson's in the greater Austin area. Exercise is medicine for people with Parkinson's, so if you are an experienced fitness instructor with a passion for making a difference for people with Parkinson's, we would love to hear from you.  Previous experience working with older adults is important, but not required. We will train you in our symptom-focused exercise method!

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead weekly exercise classes for people with Parkinson's

  • Create a welcoming and supportive environment for participants

  • Provide individualized attention and modifications to participants based on mobility

Qualifications 

• 2+ years experience as a group fitness instructor 

• Certification from a recognized fitness organization is preferred but not mandatory

• High energy and positivity

• Ability to develop strong relationships with participants

• Comfort working with older adults from all walks of life

Not required, but helpful

• Experience working with older adults

• Knowledge about Parkinson's

• Comfort teaching seated exercise

Benefits:

  • Transform the lives of people with Parkinson's.

  • Learn how to teach exercise classes focused on Parkinson's symptoms with leading instructors.

  • Be part of a unique and special community.

  • Competitive pay ($45-$65 per class to start, depending on experience).

  • The opportunity to be a part of the #1 fitness channel for people with Parkinson's on YouTube, if desired.

  • Flexible schedule.

About Power for Parkinson's

Power For Parkinson is a non-profit organization on a mission to provide free exercise classes for people with Parkinson's disease to lessen or even reverse Parkinson's symptoms and prevent isolation. Our instructors are the backbone of our organization! Power for Parkinson's has the #1 fitness channel for people with Parkinson's on YouTube.


If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please email us at jobs@powerforparkinsons.org with your resume and a little bit about what motivates you to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you soon!