Group Exercise Instructor - Aquatics

Power Wellness; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Wellness is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor - Aquatics for Mount Carmel Fitness Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. Lead safe and engaging aquatics group fitness classes for members and guests, adapting to all levels and ensuring high-quality sessions.

You will schedule classes, modify exercises for different fitness levels, maintain certifications, arrive early for setup, and track attendance while keeping the facility clean and safe. CPR/AED required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Group exercise instructor certification required.
• Nationally recognized NCCA Personal Trainer certification accepted for strength/conditioning classes.
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction 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 safety by understanding contraindicated exercises and maintaining certifications.
• Arrive early for proper setup and ensure class starts/ends on time.
• Report equipment needs or repairs to supervisor immediately after class.
• Record participation numbers after every class.
• Maintain schedule accountability and arrange substitutes when needed.
• Provide a fun and engaging experience for participants.
• Contribute to meeting departmental and organizational goals.

Job description

Mount Carmel Fitness Center, 7100 Graphics Way, Lewis Center, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Position Title: Group Exercise Instructor - Aquatics
Location: Mount Carmel Fitness Center; Lewis Center, Ohio
Class Format: Aquatics group fitness - hourly

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.

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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Mount Carmel Fitness Center, 7100 Graphics Way, Lewis Center, Ohio, United States of America