City taking fitness, enrichment instructor proposals
Jul 28, 2026
By CITY OF SANIBEL2 min read
The city of Sanibel is accepting proposals from instructors for fiscal year 2027, which will run from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2027
Experienced professionals are sought who can deliver high-quality fitness and enrichment programming at the Sanibel Recreation Center in one or more of the following areas:
Fitness, wellness (membership-based)
– Cycling classes of all formats
– Yoga and emerging styles for all ages and levels
– Functional fitness, strength and conditioning, and small group training
– Pilates, barre, barre fusion, and core-focused formats
– Mobility, stretch, balance, and recovery-based classes
– Bootcamp, circuit training, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes for all fitness levels
– Mind-body and recovery formats
– Water fitness
– Racquet sport conditioning and instruction
– Small group weight room instruction and personal training
Active aging, foundational fitness (membership-based)
– Chair-based fitness classes
– Functional fitness classes
– Aqua fitness classes
– Mind-body classes
Dance, tumbling and instructional programming for adult/youth (fee-based)
– Dance instruction across a variety of styles
– Tumbling instruction of all levels for ages 4-18
– Specialty workshops and progressive series for dancers/tumblers of all ages
Enrichment programming for adult/youth (fee-based)
– Music instruction
– Art and creative classes
– Gardening and sustainability workshops
– Foreign language classes and cultural experiences
– Photography, digital media, and content creation
– STEM and educational enrichment for youth
– Self-defense, martial arts, Tai Chi, Qigong and other traditional movement practices
– Wellness workshops
– Culinary and nutrition-based workshops
Selected instructors will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background check
Proposals must include:
– Copy of current group fitness and/or specialty training certification(s)
– Copy of current AED/CPR/First Aid Certification
– Copy of current liability insurance
– A minimum of <a href="https://healthylife7.com/three-ultra-processed-foods-that-can-be-beneficial-for-a-healthy-diet/” title=”Three ultra-processed foods that can be beneficial for a healthy diet”>three professional references
– College degree in a health/fitness-related field or equivalent work experience preferred
– Proposed class offerings, including class type(s), descriptions, and preferred days/times
The deadline for proposals is Aug. 8
Proposals may be emailed to denise.dillon@mysanibel.com, or mailed or submitted in person to: City of Sanibel Recreation Department, Attn: Denise Dillon, Fitness Scheduling & Contracts, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
For more information, call the center at 239-472-0345
To reach CITY OF SANIBEL, please email
