GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR - CC

Greater Midland; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Midland is seeking a friendly and professional Group Exercise Instructor to lead safe, engaging group fitness classes at the Wellness Center.

Under the direction of the Wellness Coordinator, you will welcome participants of all fitness levels, provide clear instruction, and promote the Centre’s values while maintaining punctual schedules and teamwork.

Qualifications

• National certification/training required.

Responsibilities

• Introduce class format and expectations to participants.
• Maintain punctuality and be available to support participants.
• Provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions and create a high-energy environment.
• Collaborate with team members for programming and coverage; attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Ensure safety and demonstrate proper exercise technique; report equipment concerns.

Education

National certification

Job description

Under the direction of the Wellness Coordinator, the Group Exercise Instructor will instruct group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. The Group Exercise Instructor is expected to maintain high personal standards and adhere to and promote the Purpose and Values of the Greater Midland.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Communication: introduce self, class format and expectations to participants; be current on other classes and programs to inform participants.
• Professionalism: respect class schedule with punctuality, display an open and friendly attitude, being available to support participants.
• Motivation and Interaction: provide easy to follow, clear instructions, engage throughout class time, create a high-energy environment, cultivate a community amongst participants, display empathy.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: be willing to help other team members with programming needs, classes and shift coverage; attend staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Safety: ensure moments are safe, offering safety tips and reminders, monitor class intensity and offer modifications; demonstrate exercises properly; report equipment concerns to supervisor.
• Professional Growth and Development: continually improve on knowledge and skills through formal or informal learning.
• Consistently demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with Greater Midland’s Values.

Qualification Requirements

• National certification/training required

Physical Requirements

Wellness Center is located in the Greater Midland Community Center. Regular communication and contact with partner agencies, members and other employees. Class (dependent) may require standing, bending, stooping and lifting equipment.