Group Exercise Instructor

Power Wellness; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Wellness is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to teach structured classes at Mount Carmel Fitness Center in Lewis Center, OH. The role supports aquatics, barre, cycling, mat Pilates, and strength-based formats with professional, safe instruction.

You will need a current group exercise certification (NCCA preferred) and CPR/AED; experience across multiple formats is valued. Join a team dedicated to high-quality, medically integrated fitness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Group exercise instructor certification required; preferably an NCCA accredited certification.
• Nationally recognized NCCA Personal Trainer certification accepted for certain formats (Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, etc).
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction across styles.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with members in a positive, service-based manner.

Responsibilities

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled with modifications for varied fitness levels.
• Identify contraindicated exercises and provide a safe approach.
• Maintain and renew industry certifications and continuing education.
• Arrive early for setup; ensure classes start and end on time and areas are cleaned after class.
• Report equipment needs or breakages to supervisor immediately after class.
• Record participation numbers after every class.
• Demonstrate reliability by avoiding missed classes and arranging substitutes in advance.
• Create a fun, engaging experience for participants.
• Work toward department and organizational goals.
• Be flexible with center hours and work schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Flexible scheduling

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Group exercise instructor certification (NCCA)

CPR/AED certification

Tools

NCCA Personal Trainer certification for non-licensed formats

Job description

Position Title: Group Exercise Instructor
Location: Mount Carmel Fitness Center; Lewis Center, Ohio
Class Format: aquatics, barre, cycling, mat Pilates, and/or strength based

Summary:
Join our team of full time and part time staff at Mount Carmel 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.

We are looking to fill several different styles of classes. We offer the flexibility to instruct only 1 class style or a variety. You will need certifications for each style teaching.

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.