Group Exercise Instructor

oakbrookpark; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Central Park Campus Membership

Discounts on programming

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

The Oak Brook Park District seeks a part-time Group Exercise Instructor to lead cardio, dance and strength classes Monday–Friday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays mornings. You’ll plan safe, engaging sessions for all levels and re-evaluate progress as needed in a supportive, inclusive gym setting.

Responsibilities include fitness assessments, equipment maintenance, scheduling, and promoting classes. Requires NASM/ACSM/NSCA/ACE certification and CPR/AED/First Aid or ability to obtain within a

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of personal training experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clientele.
• Certification from NASM/ACSM/NSCA/ACE or other nationally accredited certification.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a safe and effective exercise class following industry guidelines.
• Perform fitness analysis/assessments and monitor progress.
• Stay current with fitness trends, programs and training.
• Manage schedules and arrange substitutes when needed.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and adhere to policies.
• Market, promote and advertise group exercise services.
• Assist Fitness Manager with equipment orientation for members.
• Retain detailed records of class attendance and outlines.

Skills

Group instruction

Client communication

Adaptability

Public speaking

Education

High School Degree or Higher

Illinois Driver's License

NASM/ACSM/NSCA/ACE cert

CPR/AED/First Aid cert

Job description

Are you a versitle group exercise instructor? We are looking for a part-time group exercise instructor with experience with cardio, dance, strength, and more classes for Monday-Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday mornings.

Come join the team at the Oak Brook Park District responsible for keeping people healthy and reaching their goals. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you will be responsible for the planning and instructing of safe, fun and effective fitness classes to all levels and abilities, and following professional industry guidelines and parameters.

Group exercise instructors also perform fitness analysis/assessments on all clients and re-evaluate clients to monitor progress, remain current with fitness trends, programs and training, and are responsible for managing and maintaining fitness equipment and class attendance. This position also supports the Fitness Manager in providing fitness equipment orientation services for members. Weekends and evenings are preferred for work hours, but group exercise instructors can teach class during any open hours.

Education, Experience and Training:

• High School Degree or Higher
• Valid Illinois State Driver's License (Class D)
• Must possess at least 2-3 years of experience in personal training and be able to communicate
  effectively with clientele.
• Must possess a personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine
  (NASM), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Condition
  Association (NSCA), American Council on Exercise (ACE) or other nationally accredited certification.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to become certified by the Park District within one month of employment.

Essential Job Duties:

• Create and implement a safe and effective exercise class, following professional industry guidelines and parameters.
• Perform a fitness analysis/assessment on clients and re-evaluate clients to monitor progress.
• Remain current with fitness trends, programs and training.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining schedules and finding substitutes when unavailable.
• Follow the Park District Trainer’s Manual and Procedures.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings
• Actively market, promote and advertise group exercise services.
• Support the Fitness Manager in providing fitness equipment orientation services for members.
• Responsible for retaining detailed records of class attendance and program outlines.
• Follow and adhere to the Park District’s employee policies.
• Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion and creating equity for all.
• Support the District’s safety initiative including adhering to policies and procedures, performing your job in a safe manner, attending required training, seeking additional training as needed, promptly reporting accidents/incidents, and proactively addressing hazards in the workplace

Benefits:

All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work-life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership, discounts on programming, and continuing education opportunities.

THE OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify our ADA coordinator, at [phone].

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.