Group Exercise Instructor - Aqua

Power Wellness; Clive, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Wellness in MercyOne Health & Fitness Center seeks a Group Exercise Instructor - Aqua to lead engaging aqua sessions and adapt to varying fitness levels. This role requires a current group exercise certification and CPR/AED, with a focus on safety, energy, and participant motivation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in group classes and a proactive, service-oriented mindset. Availability for early mornings, evenings, and weekends is preferred to align with center hours and class schedules.

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 strength/conditioning classes where no specific format is required.
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction with varied styles/levels.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; positive, service-based approach with members.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled, providing modifications for varying fitness levels.
• Understand contraindicated exercises and maintain safety for participants.
• Maintain current industry certification and complete continuing education.
• Arrive early for proper setup; ensure class starts/ends on time and area is cleaned.
• Report equipment needs or issues to supervisor after class.
• Record participant numbers after every class.
• Be accountable to schedule and arrange substitutes in advance when needed.
• Provide a fun, engaging experience for participants.
• Contribute toward departmental and organizational goals.
• Remain flexible with center hours and work schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group Exercise Cert

CPR/AED

Customer Service

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.