Group Exercise Instructor

Power Wellness; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Power Wellness is seeking a Part-time Group Exercise Instructor for CDPHP Fitness Connect at the Ciccotti Center in Albany, NY. You will lead scheduled group classes, ensure safe technique, and maintain equipment and attendance records.

Qualifications include a group exercise instructor certification (NCCA preferred) and CPR/AED within 90 days. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to varying fitness levels.

Qualifications

• Group exercise instructor certification required, preferably with NCCA accreditation.
• Nationally recognized NCCA Personal Trainer cert accepted for non-licensed formats.
• Minimum 2 years of group class instruction experience.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled, providing modifications for varying fitness levels.
• Ensure safety by understanding contraindicated exercises.
• Keep certifications current and meet CE requirements.
• Arrive early for setup and ensure class starts/ends on time and area is cleaned.
• Report equipment needs or malfunctions to supervisor promptly.
• Record participation after each class.
• Be reliable and arrange substitutes in advance when needed.
• Provide a fun, engaging experience for participants.
• Support departmental and organizational goals.
• Be flexible with center hours and schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group exercise cert

NCCA accreditation preferred

Interpersonal skills

CPR/AED certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Group Exercise Instructor
Location: CDPHP Fitness Connect at the Ciccotti Center
Type: Part time; $20.00/hr.

Summary:
Join our team of full time and part time staff at CDPHP Fitness Connect at the Ciccotti 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.