Group Fitness Instructor

CHI; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health in Bryan, TX is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor to lead engaging group classes, demonstrate proper form, provide modifications, and foster a welcoming wellness community.

Applicants should hold CPR/BLS certification and a group fitness certification, with strong communication skills and knowledge of exercise physiology and anatomy. You will support member safety, perform light cleaning, and assist with registrations as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of exercise physiology and anatomy.
• Group fitness certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic group exercise classes, demonstrate proper form and technique.
• Provide modifications and encouragement for all fitness levels.
• Monitor safety and ensure proper equipment use during open hours.
• Perform light cleaning and restocking; report issues to supervisor.
• Handle clerical tasks: data entry, registrations, cash/credit transactions; assist with member check-ins.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Communication

BLS/CPR certification

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Group fitness certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Group Fitness Instructor, you will inspire and empower our members to achieve their health and wellness goals, creating engaging and effective workout experiences. You will be a key contributor to fostering a vibrant and supportive fitness community.

As our Group Fitness Instructor, you will inspire and empower our members to achieve their health and wellness goals, creating engaging and effective workout experiences. You will be a key contributor to fostering a vibrant and supportive fitness community.

Every day you will lead dynamic group exercise classes, demonstrating proper form and technique, providing modifications, and offering encouragement to participants of all fitness levels.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong communication skills, a comprehensive understanding of exercise physiology and anatomy, and relevant certifications in group fitness instruction.

• Work Behavior: Responsible, reliable and honest in all member interactions and assigned tasks; demonstrates flexibility in job tasks; promotes good health and wellness to others by example; is punctual and trustworthy.
• Communication: Exhibits exceptional customer service skills; able to interact in a positive and professional way with members and co-workers, exceeding the member’s expectations; encourages, educates and assists members with workouts; informs members if exercise is being performed incorrectly; and protects confidentiality of all members.
• Member Safety: Demonstrates, reviews, and corrects members if exercise/equipment is being performed/used incorrectly in gym/pool, determines correct adjustments for individual and suggests starting weights and reps for individual; monitors members and maintains presence during open hours and utilizes PPE as necessary.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensures the facility is clean and meets expectations of Supervisor; responsible for light cleaning duties on gym floor, locker rooms, pool area and offices. Duties include but are not limited to: disinfecting machines, putting soiled towels in hamper, maintaining an adequate supply of towels in gym/pool areas and reports any additional environmental issues to Supervisor.
• Clerical responsibilities: basic data entry; assists members with registration forms and key tags; monitors check-ins to identify delinquent accounts and notifies Supervisor; responsible for processing accurate cash/credit card transactions; performs other clerical duties as requested.
• Professional growth: attends departmental and hospital education programs as instructed; maintains proper BLS/CPR certification.

Job Requirements

Required

• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies and less than 1 year At least 6 months experience working in a health club, gym or other related activity, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and less than 1 year At least 6 months experience working in a health club, gym or other related activity, upon hire

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.

Pay Range

$17.00 - $17.00 /hour