Group Excercise Instructor

Loyola Medicine; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay!

Career Development

Strong Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Loyola Medicine in the Chicago area is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer to deliver group exercise instruction and support members in achieving healthy-living goals. The role emphasizes safety, engagement, and health education, with day shift hours and weekend coverage as needed.

As a member of Loyola Medicine, you will lead classes, maintain attendance records, and collaborate with the Fitness Manager to grow the Center's wellness program.

Qualifications

• Minimum: HS Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science.
• 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes.
• Certification: Personal training or group exercise instructor certs (ACE, AFAA, NETA, NASM or related).

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, and educational group classes as directed by Fitness Manager.
• Build authentic relationships with members and connect them with Center resources.
• Answer questions and support members in achieving healthy-living goals.
• Keep accurate class attendance records and plan new classes quarterly.
• Follow center policies; respond to emergencies and attend staff trainings.
• Assess class participants' abilities and adjust workouts accordingly.
• Keep music and movements varied to maintain engagement.

Skills

Group wellness instruction

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team as a Personal Trainer and become Loyola Strong!

The Group Exercise Instructor builds the program activities and provide group exercise instruction to members and non-members of all fitness levels in accordance with safe exercise guidelines.

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes as directed by Fitness Manager to accomplish Center mission and goals. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the Center.

• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.

• Keeps accurate class attendance records and plans new classes each quarterly session.

• Follows center policies and procedures; respond to emergency situations.

• Attend staff meetings and training.

• Assess each class to determine individual ability to follow your instructions. Adjust the workout to the various skill levels of class participants. Offer exercise options frequently. Change music and movements frequently. Seek to make each class that will keep members coming back for more.

• Work consists of duties involving several related sequential steps, processes or methods. Duties require consideration of factors and conditions that are apparent and readily verifiable.

Shifts Available: (Rotating)

We offer our Instructors:

• DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today

• Career Development

• Strong Team Culture

• Career Growth Opportunities

Minimum Education:

• Required: HS Diploma or GED.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science.

Minimum Experience:

• Required:1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Required:Personal training or group exercise instructor certification through an accredited agency such as ACE, AFAA, NETA, NASM and/or a specialized certification such as Less Mills, Zumba, Pound, Barre, or related certification.

Pay : $18.16 - $28.14 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.