Group Exercise Instructor

Buffalo Grove Park District; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Fitness Center pass

Discounts on Park District programs

Job summary

Buffalo Grove Park District's Fitness Center is seeking energetic Group Exercise Instructors to lead a variety of classes, including Aqua Fitness, Barre, Senior Fitness and Cycle, plus other formats such as yoga, HIIT and more.

You will deliver high‑quality sessions, adapt to participants, arrange substitutes when needed, arrive early to set up and check in participants, and help maintain a minimum of eight participants per class.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED; current ACE/AFAA/AEA Group Exercise Instructor Certification; CPR Certification; minimum two years teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead high quality classes that match the class description and meet members’ needs.
• Must find a sub if unable to teach a scheduled class and sub for other instructors when needed.
• Attend department meetings and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Arrive early to set up equipment, check in participants and clean up afterward.
• Establish relationships with participants to maintain a minimum average of 8 participants per class.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ACE/AFAA/AEA Group Exercise Instructor Certification

CPR Certification

Minimum of two years teaching experience

Job description

The Fitness Center at the Buffalo Grove Park District is looking for energetic and talented Group Exercise Instructors to lead a variety of Group Exercise classes. This person should be able to maintain a positive working attitude with other instructors, staff and members.

We are especially seeking instructors with experience in: Aqua Fitness, Barre, Senior Fitness / Active Aging Classes, and Cycle.

Other formats are also welcome, including strength, cardio, cycle, yoga, Pilates, dance, HIIT, and more.

Essential Functions

• Lead high quality classes that match the class description, and meet members’ needs. Is able to program, deliver and adapt based on the class participants.
• Must find a sub if unable to teach a scheduled class; willing and available to sub for other instructors when needed.
• Attend any department meetings, read and respond to all e-mail communications in a timely manner.
• Arrive to class early to set up equipment and room, check in participants, and clean up afterwards.
• Establish relationships with participants to build class participation. Maintain a minimum average of 8 participants per class.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Maintain a current Group Exercise Instructor Certification from ACE, AFFA or AEA
• Maintain a current CPR Certification
• Minimum of two years teaching experience

Salary Rate

$27+ per class, depending on experience

Benefits

Free Fitness Center pass, along with other discounts towards Park District programs.