Yoga Instructor - RUMC Fitness Center

Rush Copley Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Copley Medical Center in Chicago seeks an energetic fitness instructor to lead safe, effective group classes across Aqua and land formats, including HIIT and strength-focused sessions, while upholding participant safety and program standards.

Required certifications include CPR/AED, an NCCA-recognized group fitness or personal training credential, and Spartan coach certification for Spartan classes; strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED certification required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• NCCA-recognized basic group fitness, aquatic fitness or personal training credential (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, AEA).
• Spartan coach certification required to teach Spartan fitness classes.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• May need to work early mornings, evenings and/or weekends to meet center goals.

Responsibilities

• Instruct safe, effective group fitness classes across Aqua and land formats.
• Adapt workouts to participants' abilities and safety, monitor technique.
• Ensure center goals by delivering high-quality programs and engaging members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Job description

Position Summary: This position is responsible for instructing safe, effective group fitness classes, including all Aqua fitness (minus Aqua Taiji, Arthritis Plus, Aqua Yoga) / ATAC / Body Blast / Barbell / HIIT/ On the Ball / Pumped Up Strength / Seniors of Steel / Sit and Fit / Step/ Spartan / Total Body Strength / Zipfit
Position Requirements

• Certifications:
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED certification.
• Basic level group exercise fitness, aquatic group fitness or personal training as recognized through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Examples include ACE, ACSM, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, AEA.
• A Spartan coach certification must also be held to teach Spartan fitness classes.
• Other:
• Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• The employee may need to work early mornings, evenings and/or weekends to ensure center goals are met.