Senior Group Exercise Instructor

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health & Fitness in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an experienced Group Exercise Instructor to lead quality group classes. The role reports to the Fitness Promotions Manager and works under the guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator.

Responsibilities include arriving early, selecting safe exercises, cueing movements, and modifying routines to fit participants. You will support development of new classes and assist with coverage across BH&F locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AFAA Group Exercise Instructor certification is required.
• Additional certification (ACE/ACSM/AEA/USWFA or similar) to teach specific aerobics classes is required.
• Minimum of three years as an aerobics instructor with experience designing and teaching classes.

Responsibilities

• Lead group exercise classes with safe, effective and appropriate exercises; modify as needed.
• Arrive early and stay after classes to assist participants and answer questions.
• Follow scheduled class format and maintain proper intensity; cue movements clearly.
• Select appropriate music tempo and style to match the class and maintain energy.
• Assist with class coverage across Beacon Health & Fitness locations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma

AFAA Group Exercise Instructor

ACE/ACSM/AEA/USWFA or equivalent

Job description

Beacon Health & Fitness in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an experienced Group Exercise Instructor to lead quality group classes. The role reports to the Fitness Promotions Manager and works under the guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator.

Responsibilities include arriving early, selecting safe exercises, cueing movements, and modifying routines to fit participants. You will support development of new classes and assist with coverage across BH&F locations.