Group Exercise Instructor

Park-Dist-of-Highland-Par; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Park District of Highland Park is seeking part-time group exercise instructors to lead structured classes such as strength training, kickboxing, step, and bootcamp-style sessions.

Instructors must be certified in one of the listed programs and able to teach evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role includes guiding safe workouts and enforcing facility policies, with opportunities to develop participants' fitness safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training may be considered.
• Primary group exercise certifications from ACE, AFFA, ACSM, NETA, AEA, IFTA, SCW required.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured exercise classes (strength training, kickboxing, step, hi/lo, yoga, Pilates, muscle conditioning, water aerobics).
• Assist with maintenance of exercise equipment and space.
• Offer safe, tactful advice about exercise programs and equipment use.
• Enforce facility and program policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Safety-conscious

Instructional ability

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

Job description

Summary: To teach a safe structured exercise class to members of various abilities. Specifically looking for instructors who can teach strength training and bootcamp-style classes.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Lead structured exercise classes (kickboxing, step, hi/lo yoga, Pilates, muscle conditioning, water aerobics).Assist with the maintenance of exercise equipment (body jars, stability balls, rubber tubing, hand weights).Offer useful, tactful, and safe advice to individuals regarding their exercise program and/or use of equipment.Enforce all facility and program policies.Ability to conduct safe and effective exercise classes.Experience teaching aerobics to various groups.An understanding of strength training and cardiovascular exercise.Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.Ability to assist individuals in developing safe and effective exercise program.Good communication skills.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has direct supervisory responsibility for all Group Exercise Instructors.Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent of education and experience.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Instructors must have primary group exercise certifications from one of the following: ACE, AFFA, ACSM, NETA, AEA, IFTA, SCW.Wage Range: $20.00-$50.00 per hour- Based on qualificationsClassification: Part Time, non-exemptSchedule: Must have flexible schedule with ability to teach evenings, weekends, and holidays. Currently hiring for Weekdays (5:45am-5:00pm) and Saturday mornings (7:30am & 8:30am)Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.Working Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Benefits:Health & Fitness MembershipOutdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach AccessProgram and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Racquet Sports.The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer