Group Exercise Aqua Instructor

Power Wellness; Huntley, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Wellness Management at Huntley Health & Fitness Center seeks a dedicated Group Exercise Aqua Instructor to lead classes for members and guests in a medically integrated fitness setting. This role requires a current group exercise instructor certification, CPR/AED certification within 90 days, and at least two years of class instruction experience.

You will maintain safety, monitor equipment, and deliver engaging, inclusive workouts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Group exercise instructor certification required.
• NCCA certification accepted for non-licensed formats.
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled with modifications for varying fitness levels.
• Understand contraindicated exercises to provide safe workout approaches.
• Maintain certifications in good standing and complete continuing education.
• Ensure timely class setup and cleanup; classes start and end on time.
• Report equipment needs or issues to supervisor after class.
• Record participation numbers after every class.
• Avoid missed classes and arrange substitutes when needed.
• Provide a fun and engaging experience for participants.
• Work toward departmental and organizational goals.
• Be flexible with center hours and schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

CPR/AED

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

NCCA-accredited certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Huntley Health & Fitness Center, 10450 Algonquin Road, Huntley, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position Title: Group Exercise Aqua Instructor
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. Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled, providing modifications to accommodate varying fitness levels.
2. Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise.
3. Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
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. Report any equipment needs, or broken equipment needing repair to supervisor immediately following class.
6. Record participation numbers after every Group Exercise class.
7. Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed classes and seek substitute instructors in advance.
8. Provide a fun and engaging experience for the participants.
9. Work towards meeting departmental and organizational goals.
10. The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules.
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.

We Improve Life By Delivering Excellence In Health, Fitness & Wellness Management.

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Huntley Health & Fitness Center, 10450 Algonquin Road, Huntley, Illinois, United States of America