Group Exercise Instructor

Power Wellness; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Power Wellness Dexter Wellness Center is seeking a Part-time Group Exercise Instructor to lead scheduled group classes with emphasis on safety and inclusivity. You will remain certified, deliver engaging sessions, manage class logistics, and support the center's goals while adapting to varying schedules.

The role requires excellent communication, reliability, and the ability to modify workouts for diverse fitness levels.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Group exercise instructor certification required; NCCA accredited preferred.
• Nationally recognized certifications for strength and conditioning allowed for non-licensed formats.
• Specialty group exercise class instruction certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of group class instruction experience across styles and levels preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; positive service orientation.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled with modifications for varying fitness levels.
• Understand contraindicated exercises for safe, effective workouts.
• Maintain current industry certification and continue education requirements.
• Arrive on time to set up; ensure class starts/ends on schedule and area is cleaned.
• Report equipment needs or repairs to supervisor after class.
• Record participant numbers after each class.
• Be dependable; arrange substitutes in advance when needed.
• Provide a fun, engaging experience for participants.
• Work toward departmental and organizational goals.
• Be flexible to center hours and shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

CPR/AED certification

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

NCCA accreditation

Specialty class certifications (Yoga, Pilates, etc.)

Job description

Position Title:

Group Exercise Instructor

Location:

Dexter Wellness Center

Position:

Part time

Summary:

Join our team of full time and part time staff at Dexter Wellness 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.