Instructors

Make an Impact

Millions of people 65 and up use SilverSneakers and more than 13 million people are eligible for the program. Many of them are looking for great fitness instructors who can help them achieve their health and wellness goals. Our group exercise classes have been designed by experts to help our members reach their fitness potential in a fun and challenging way at convenient locations.

Just like the members who take our classes, our instructors want flexibility and variety. That’s why we offer a wide variety of classes at thousands of gyms and other locations throughout the nation. And no matter what the participant’s athletic ability, nearly everyone can find a SilverSneakers class ideal for them.

So…Which classes do you want to teach? Where do you want to teach them?

Transform Lives and Improve Health with SilverSneakers

Become An Instructor

In the Gym:
BOOM

BOOM classes are taught in gyms and are designed to be a bit more intense than the SilverSneakers signature classes. BOOM consists of MOVE IT, MUSCLE and MIND. These three classes will challenge participants but have also been designed specifically for the boomer generation. They can be modified depending on the athletic ability of participants.

In the Gym:
Signature

Our signature classes have been designed by fitness experts specifically for boomers and beyond. They are held at thousands of locations nationwide and include Classic, Circuit, CardioFit, Yoga, Splash and Stability. These are designed for nearly every level of fitness and can be made more or less challenging depending on the level of expertise the participant brings to class.

Beyond the Gym:
FLEX

The SilverSneakers FLEX program holds classes at locations outside of traditional fitness centers. Locations are selected to provide easy access to members. Senior communities, community centers, parks and pools are some of the many locations featured. So far, there are more than 70 approved FLEX classes including yoga, tai chi and boot camp.

Instructor Requirements

To create a teaching profile

18+ years old.
CPR certification and in-person practical.
Completion of the following trainings:
1. Fraud, Waste and Abuse
2. SilverSneakers Foundations

Requirements specific by class type:

These vary depending on the class type you would like to teach

OPTION 1
In the Gym
SilverSneakers “Signature” classes

Affiliation with a participating location
The signature class format of your interest (Classic, Yoga, etc.)

OPTION 2
Beyond the Gym
FLEX classes

An approved FLEX contract which consists of

Liability Insurance
W-9
Direct Deposit

Complete specialty certification (ex: Zumba Gold, etc.) as applicable

Interested in teaching both class types?
Ensure you meet the requirements for both options.

We Give You The Support You Need To Be Successful

Access to our Instructor Resource Center (IRC), a website dedicated for instructors where you can register for new class certifications and find out about new upcoming class workshops.
Marketing collateral to help build your class membership and your revenue!
Interaction with other instructors to share success stories, tips and ideas