Group Exercise Instructor - Cycle

Power Wellness; Orland Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary membership for you and a

Household member

Job summary

Orland Park Health & Fitness Center in Orland Park, IL is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor - Cycle to lead cycle classes on Monday and Saturday mornings.

The role requires a current group exercise instructor certification, CPR/AED certification, and at least 2 years of experience; Power Wellness manages the center and offers a complimentary membership for you and one other household member.

Qualifications

• Group exercise instructor certification required, preferably NCCA accredited.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction, variety of styles.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness)
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• NCCA Personal Trainer certification accepted for strength and conditioning classes that are not licensed formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled, providing modifications for varying fitness levels.
• Ensure safe and effective exercises, especially contraindicated movements.
• Maintain certifications and complete continuing education.
• Arrive early for setup and ensure class ends on time and area is cleaned.
• Report equipment needs or repairs to supervisor after class.
• Record participation numbers after every class.
• Be accountable to schedule and arrange substitutes when needed.
• Provide a fun and engaging experience for participants.
• Work toward departmental and organizational goals.
• Be flexible with center hours and schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Education

Group exercise instructor certification

NCCA accredited certification

CPR/AED certification

High School diploma or GED

2+ years group class instruction

NCCA Personal Trainer certification (accepted for non-licensed formats)

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 - Cycle
Location: Orland Park Health & Fitness Center
Class Format: Cycle (Monday & Saturday mornings)

Rate of Pay: $25 - $30 per hours 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.

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.

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