Group Fitness Instructor / Trainer

The Bridgewater Club LLC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Use of gym before/after class

Supportive team culture

Bonus and rewards opportunities

Job summary

The Bridgewater Club LLC in Carmel, IN is seeking energetic Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers to lead engaging classes for members of all fitness levels. You will deliver safe, high-energy sessions and foster a welcoming community within a well-equipped studio.

Able to demonstrate techniques, provide safety cues, manage equipment, and support member retention through engaging coaching and teamwork.

Qualifications

• College degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or Physiology preferred.
• Current nationally recognized Group Fitness or Personal Training certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, or ACSM).
• CPR/AED certification required.
• 2+ years of experience teaching group fitness, personal training or coaching preferred.
• Strong communication, time-management, and motivational leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-energy group fitness classes from start to finish with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate proper exercise techniques, provide safety cues and offer progressions/regressions.
• Build a welcoming community where members feel valued, supported, and challenged.
• Set up, maintain, and store studio equipment before and after class.
• Track attendance or engage with members to support retention and studio growth.

Skills

Strong communication

Time-management

Motivational leadership

Education

Kinesiology/Exercise Science/Physiology degree

Job description

About Us

The Bridgewater Club is an upscale, master-planned residential golf and country club community. Our 15,000-square-foot fitness and wellness center is designed to encourage a sense of community and active lifestyles for our membership. We offer more than 30 weekly group fitness classes including aqua fitness, indoor cycling, yoga, Pilates, strength and conditioning and active aging formats.

Position Summary

We are seeking energetic, reliable, and passionate Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers to lead safe and engaging group classes in an inclusive environment for participants of all fitness levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-energy group fitness classes from start to finish with strong presence and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate proper exercise techniques, provide safety cues and corrections, and offer safe regressions or progressions.
• Build a welcoming community where every member feels valued, supported, and challenged.
• Set up, maintain, and properly store studio equipment before and after class.
• Track attendance or engage with members to support member retention and studio growth.

What We Offer

• Competitive per-class pay rate ($30–$40 / class)
• Use of gym before or after class
• Supportive team culture
• Bonus and reward opportunities

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• College Degree: In Kinesiology, Exercise Science or Physiology preferred, but not required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certifications: Current nationally recognized Group Fitness or Personal Training certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, or ACSM).
• Safety: Current CPR/AED certification.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience teaching group fitness, personal training or coaching preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication, time-management, and motivational leadership skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, work near moving mechanical parts