Group Exercise Instructor

Power Wellness•Ann Arbor, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for teaching group exercise classes in a professional and safe manner to the members and guests of the Fitness Center. This role is part of a team of full-time and part-time staff at The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College, which is managed by Power Wellness Management. Power Wellness specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers, focusing on a unique and customized approach to medical fitness center development and management.

Requirements

A group exercise instructor certification required. Preferably an NCCA accredited certification.
Nationally recognized NCCA Personal Trainer certification accepted for conducting strength and conditioning group fitness classes that are not licensed formats requiring a specific certification (Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Les Mills, MOSSA, BARRE, Aqua, Cycle, etc).
Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required.
CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness)
Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner.
Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction, teaching a variety of styles, levels and population preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled, providing modifications to accommodate varying fitness levels.
Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise.
Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
Ensure arrival time allows for proper set up so that class begins on time, ends on time and that area is cleaned up after class.
Report any equipment needs, or broken equipment needing repair to supervisor immediately following class.
Record participation numbers after every Group Exercise class.
Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed classes and seek substitute instructors in advance.
Provide a fun and engaging experience for the participants.
Work towards meeting departmental and organizational goals.
Be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules.
Other duties as assigned.