Performance Academies·Columbus, Ohio
The Fitness Instructor will plan and deliver engaging physical education lessons, including martial arts, soccer, and tennis, while maintaining a safe and structured learning environment. They are also responsible for assessing student progress, managing fitness equipment, and supporting school-wide events and student behavior policies.
Join the Team at Performance Academies! At Performance Academies, we do more than just teach—we educate the whole child. Our mission is to build future-ready students through a unique, high-performing blend of rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education. Guided by our core values of Knowledge, Strength, and Values, we provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment across our K-8 and High School campuses. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose. We believe great schools are built by great teams. Teachers collaborate regularly, support one another, and are united around high expectations for students and each other. Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Fitness Instructor to join our team. We look for team members who are passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment.
Bachelor's degree preferred. Valid Ohio teaching license. Successful completion of required state and federal background checks. Work Schedule School hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Attendance at staff meetings, professional development, conferences, and school events as required.
We are proud to offer a total compensation package that supports the health, wellness and livelihood of our staff. All health benefits begin day one of employment! Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from with significant company contribution towards premium Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Company-Paid Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Coverage available STRS participation for all school-based positions Multiple scheduled holiday breaks PTO & personal days
We offer competitive salaries and annual cost of living adjustments, as well as performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance). Join the BEST school in the Neighborhood! If you're passionate about helping students achieve academically, grow in character, and discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the lives of students every day.
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Candidates must hold a valid Ohio teaching license and have successfully completed state and federal background checks. A bachelor's degree is preferred for this position.
Market context
Ohio classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially for candidates who can manage a classroom and plan instruction aligned to state and center expectations. These positions are competitive because schools and centers often look for both teaching experience and the ability to stay active with children throughout the day. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your age, classroom leadership experience, and lesson-planning background before applying.
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