Group Exercise Instructor - Barre

Power Wellness; Orland Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary membership for you and a

one other member of household

Job summary

Orland Park Health and Fitness Center in Orland Park, IL is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor - Barre to lead sessions on Tuesday evenings and Friday mornings. The position offers pay from $30 to $35 per hour based on experience and credentials.

The role requires a group exercise instructor certification, CPR/AED within 90 days, and a minimum of two years’ experience in diverse group classes. This role emphasizes safety, engaging instruction, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Group exercise instructor certification is required; NCCA accreditation is preferred.
• Nationally recognized NCCA Personal Trainer certification is accepted for related classes (Yoga, Pilates, etc).
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction across styles and populations.
• CPR/AED certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled with modifications for different fitness levels.
• Ensure safe instructions by recognizing contraindicated exercises.
• Maintain current industry certifications and complete CE requirements.
• Set up and clean the class area, report equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Record attendance and strive to meet department and organizational goals.
• Be flexible with center hours and schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Group exercise instructor certification

NCCA Personal Trainer certification

Certification for specialty group exercise class

Job description

Orland Park Health and Fitness Center, 15430 West Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position Title: Group Exercise Instructor - Barre
Location: Orland Park Health & Fitness Center
Class Format: Barre (Tuesday evening and Friday morning)

Rate of Pay: $30 - 35 based on experience and credentials

Benefits: Complimentary membership for you and one other member in your household.

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

Orland Park Health and Fitness Center, 15430 West Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois, United States of America