Group Exercise Instructor

Power Wellness; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Wellness is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead scheduled group classes at Delnor Health & Fitness Center. You will ensure safe, engaging sessions for members and guests, with proper setup, tracking attendance, and adherence to schedule.

Ideal candidates hold a group exercise instructor certification (NCCA accredited preferred) and CPR/AED certification, with at least 2 years of experience teaching varied styles and populations. This on-site role offers pay per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Group exercise instructor certification required (NCCA accredited preferred).
• Nationally recognized certifications accepted for certain formats.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of group class instruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled with appropriate modifications.
• Maintain safe and effective exercise approaches for varying fitness levels.
• Ensure class setup, on-time start/end, and post-class cleanup.
• Report equipment issues to supervisor promptly.
• Record participation numbers after each class.
• Be flexible with center hours and schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Group exercise instructor certification

NCCA accreditation

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Position Title: Group Exercise Instructor
Location: Delnor Health & Fitness Center
Pay Range: $25-$30/hour

Summary:
Join our team of full time and part-time staff at Delnor 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:

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