Group Exercise Instructor

Power Wellness; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center, operated by Power Wellness, seeks a Group Exercise Instructor to teach classes safely and professionally. The role requires certs, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to modify workouts for all fitness levels.

Responsibilities include punctual class delivery, equipment upkeep, participant record-keeping, and contributing to center goals while remaining flexible with hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Group exercise instructor certification required.
• NCCA Personal Trainer certification accepted for non-licensed formats.
• Specialty group exercise class instruction certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled with modifications for different fitness levels.
• Ensure safe contraindicated exercises and proper technique.
• Maintain certifications and complete continuing education.
• Arrive early for setup and ensure class starts/ends on time and area is cleaned.
• Report equipment issues to supervisor after class.
• Record participation numbers after each class.
• Be accountable to schedule and arrange substitutes when needed.
• Provide a fun and engaging experience for participants.
• Support departmental and organizational goals.
• Be flexible with center hours and schedules.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group Exercise Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Interpersonal Skills

communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCCA Accredited Certification

Job description

Position Title: Group Exercise Instructor
Location: Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center
Hourly Rate: $22.00 - $30.00

Join our team of full time and part time staff at Northwestern Medicine Huntley 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:

1. 1. Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled, providing modifications to accommodate varying fitness levels.
2. 2. Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise.
3. 3. Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
4. 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. 5. Report any equipment needs, or broken equipment needing repair to supervisor immediately following class.
6. 6. Record participation numbers after every Group Exercise class.
7. 7. Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed classes and seek substitute instructors in advance.
8. 8. Provide a fun and engaging experience for the participants.
9. 9. Work towards meeting departmental and organizational goals.
10. 10. The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules.
11. 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.