PT Group Fitness Instructor

The Centers, Inc.; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTERS, LLC seeks a motivated fitness professional to lead group exercise classes at our Health and Recreation Center. You will deliver engaging workouts, ensure participant safety, and uphold site policies while collaborating with the supervisor and staff.

The role emphasizes strong communication, independent work, and accountability within a dynamic recreation environment focused on wellbeing and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Possess a current CPR/AED and first aid certification.
• Possess a nationally accredited group exercise certification such as ACE, AFAA, ACSM, FITTOUR, or a specialty certification (Zumba, yoga, group cycling, pilates, etc).

Responsibilities

• Safely instruct an effective and creative group exercise class at the Health and Recreation Center
• Provide quality customer service to all participants in class, regardless of fitness level, appearance, or otherwise
• Communicate effectively with supervisor through phone, email, or in person
• Enforce all program policies and procedures as it pertains to group exercise classes
• Enforce all building policies and procedures and assist as needed during emergencies
• Attend department staff meetings
• Other duties as required

Skills

CPR/AED cert

Group exercise cert

Leadership

Entrepreneurial spirit

Independent work

Fitness/wellness knowledge

Strong communication

Accountability

Job description

Overview

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail‑blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

Commitment to the well‑being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Responsibilities

• Safely instruct an effective and creative group exercise class at the Health and Recreation Center
• Provide quality customer service to all participants in class, regardless of fitness level, appearance, or otherwise
• Communicate effectively with supervisor through phone, email, or in person
• Enforce all program policies and procedures as it pertains to group exercise classes
• Enforce all building policies and procedures and assist as needed during emergencies
• Attend department staff meetings
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Possess a current CPR/AED and first aid certification
• Possess a nationally accredited group exercise certification such as ACE, AFAA, ACSM, FITTOUR, or a specialty certification such as Zumba, yoga, group cycling, pilates, etc.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of standard practices in fitness, wellness, and recreation
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyles

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Office environment/fitness center environment
• Moderate to loud noise
• Evening or weekend work as required
• Standing or walking for at least 50% of the work day
• Bending, stooping
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing and talking