Group Exercise Instructor - Les Mills

Power Wellness • Erie, PA

12d

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor teaches Les Mills group exercise classes to members and guests of the LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center in a professional and safe manner. The instructor provides modifications for different fitness levels, understands contraindicated exercises, and creates a fun, engaging participant experience. The position requires maintaining current industry certification and continuing education, preparing and cleaning the class area, recording participation, reporting equipment issues, and coordinating substitutes when needed. The instructor must be flexible regarding center hours and work schedules and contribute to departmental and organizational goals. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• A group exercise instructor certification is required; an NCCA-accredited certification is preferred.
• A nationally recognized NCCA Personal Trainer certification is accepted for strength and conditioning group classes that do not require a specific licensed-format certification.
• Certification for instruction in some specialty group exercise classes is required.
• CPR/AED certification is required within 90 days of hire; training is provided by Power Wellness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work positively and service-mindedly with members.
• Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years of group class instruction experience, teaching a variety of styles, levels, and populations preferred.
• NCCA-accredited group exercise instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach scheduled group exercise classes and provide modifications for varying fitness levels.
• Understand contraindicated exercises and use safe, effective exercise practices.
• Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
• Arrive in time to set up; begin and end classes on schedule; clean the area after class.
• Report equipment needs or broken equipment to the supervisor immediately after class.
• Record participation numbers after every group exercise class.
• Meet schedule commitments, avoid missed classes, and seek substitute instructors in advance when needed.
• Provide participants with a fun and engaging experience.
• Work toward departmental and organizational goals.
• Be flexible and accommodating regarding center hours and work schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Complimentary membership for the employee and one member of their household.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED