Aqua Group Exercise Instructor

Power Wellness; Huntley (IL); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Power Wellness is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead classes at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center. The role offers an hourly rate of $22.00 to $30.00 and focuses on delivering safe, engaging experiences for members and guests.

The ideal candidate holds a group exercise instructor certification (NCCA preferred), CPR/AED, and has 2+ years of class instruction experience, with flexibility to adapt to various schedules and fitness levels.

Formación

• Group exercise instructor certification required.
• Nationally recognized NCCA Personal Trainer certification accepted for strength/conditioning classes not requiring a specific format.
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction across styles/levels.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled with modifications for varying fitness levels.
• Provide safe and effective exercise approaches, avoiding contraindicated moves.
• Maintain current industry certification and continuing education.
• Set up early, start/end on time, and clean area after class.
• Report equipment needs or issues to supervisor immediately after class.
• Record participation numbers after each class.
• Be reliable and arrange substitutes in advance when unavailable.
• Provide a fun and engaging class experience.
• Work toward departmental and organizational goals.
• Be flexible with center hours and work schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Group exercise instruction

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

CPR / AED awareness

Educación

High School diploma or GED

NCCA accredited certification preferred

Group exercise instructor certification

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: Group Exercise Instructor
Location: Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center
Hourly Rate:$22.00 - $30.00

Summary:
Join our team of full time and part time staff at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center. Our facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company that specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers. Power Wellness is a medical fitness industry pioneer who improves the lives of clients with a unique and customized approach to medical fitness center development and management. Their turnkey method takes away the stress of the development and management process allowing clients to focus on other areas of their business.

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for teaching group exercise classes in a professional and safe manner to the members and guests of the Fitness Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled, providing modifications to accommodate varying fitness levels.
2. 2. Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise.
3. 3. Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
4. 4. Ensure arrival time allows for proper set up so that class begins on time, ends on time and that area is cleaned up after class.
5. 5. Report any equipment needs, or broken equipment needing repair to supervisor immediately following class.
6. 6. Record participation numbers after every Group Exercise class.
7. 7. Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed classes and seek substitute instructors in advance.
8. 8. Provide a fun and engaging experience for the participants.
9. 9. Work towards meeting departmental and organizational goals.
10. 10. The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules.
11. 11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• A group exercise instructor certification required. Preferably an NCCA accredited certification.
• Nationally recognized NCCA Personal Trainer certification accepted for conducting strength and conditioning group fitness classes that are not licensed formats requiring a specific certification (Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Les Mills, MOSSA, BARRE, Aqua, Cycle, etc).
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction, teaching a variety of styles, levels and population preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness)
• Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor.