Aqua Group Exercise Instructor

Power Wellness • Huntley, IL

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About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor teaches group exercise classes to Fitness Center members and guests in a professional and safe manner. The instructor provides modifications for different fitness levels, creates an engaging participant experience, and works toward departmental and organizational goals. This role requires flexibility with center hours and work schedules and includes other duties as assigned. The position is at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center, managed by Power Wellness Management. The listed hourly rate is $22.00–$30.00.

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 fitness classes that do not require certification for a licensed format.
• Certification is required for instruction in some specialty group exercise classes.
• CPR/AED certification is required within 90 days of hire; it is provided by Power Wellness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work positively with members in a service-based manner.
• 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 time, and clean the area afterward.
• Report equipment needs or broken equipment to a supervisor immediately after class.
• Record participation numbers after every group exercise class.
• Attend scheduled classes reliably and arrange 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.

What This Job Offers

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