Dynamic Group X Fitness Instructor (All Levels)

Oakland University; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University Rec Well is seeking a Group X Instructor for Winter 2027 to lead safe, engaging group fitness classes for participants of all skill levels. You will design and deliver structured workouts, demonstrate proper form, and offer modifications to accommodate varying abilities.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, ensuring participant safety, collaborating with staff, and maintaining equipment and facilities between sessions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate positive customer service experiences.
• Experience teaching group exercise classes to various populations.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to Work Independently: Proven track record of effectively managing time and tasks with minimal supervision while consistently meeting deadlines and achieving goals.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on accuracy and thoroughness, ensuring that all tasks are completed with care.
• Professionalism: Maintains a high standard of professionalism in all interactions, demonstrating respect, courtesy, and a positive attitude in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage with participants.
• Provide information about Studios and Annexes.
• Enforce group fitness policies and procedures.
• Verbally provide safety cues and exercise modifications as necessary.
• Work with the Building Manager if support is needed during your instruction time.
• Provide appropriate care in emergency situations as stated in the Emergency Action Plan.
• Maintain exercise equipment and supplies in the group exercise studio and annex spaces before and after each class.
• Organize equipment after each use in designated storage areas.
• Enforce the capacity limits and recognize all potential safety issues in the studios and annexes.
• Monitor all class participants for proper form and exercise execution.
• Demonstrate proper physical form and provide safe, effective modifications for all class formats and exercises to accommodate participants of varying fitness levels.
• Ability to maintain and demonstrate proper spotting techniques if needed and able to physically demonstrate desired movements.

Skills

Customer service experience

Group exercise instruction

Lifting 50 pounds

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Job description

Oakland University Rec Well is seeking a Group X Instructor for Winter 2027 to lead safe, engaging group fitness classes for participants of all skill levels. You will design and deliver structured workouts, demonstrate proper form, and offer modifications to accommodate varying abilities.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, ensuring participant safety, collaborating with staff, and maintaining equipment and facilities between sessions.