Group Exercise Instructor - Aqua

Power Wellness; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health & Fitness Center in Clive, IA seeks a Group Exercise Instructor for Aqua classes. The role requires teaching classes to members and guests in a professional, safe manner.

A valid group exercise certification and CPR/AED are expected, with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Join our team managed by Power Wellness to deliver engaging, well-structured sessions and contribute to the facility's safety and member satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• A group exercise instructor certification is required (NCCA accredited preferred).
• Nationally recognized NCCA Personal Trainer certification is accepted for non-licensed formats.
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled with modifications for varying fitness levels.
• Ensure safe and effective exercises by understanding contraindicated movements.
• Maintain current certifications and meet continuing education requirements.
• Arrive early for proper setup; ensure class starts on time and area is cleaned after.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Group exercise instructor certification required (NCCA accredited preferred)

NCCA Personal Trainer certification accepted

Specialty group exercise class instruction certification required

Job description

MercyOne Health & Fitness Center, Clive, IA, 12493 University Ave., Clive, Iowa, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position Title: Group Exercise Instructor - Aqua
Location: MercyOne Health & Fitness Center
Class Format: Aqua(looking for early mornings, evenings, and weekends)

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

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MercyOne Health & Fitness Center, Clive, IA, 12493 University Ave., Clive, Iowa, United States of America