Group Fitness Instructor (Contractor)

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Range:  $60 per fitness class, $23 per hour for admin support 

Location:  The Red located at 333 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604 

Work Hours : Bootcamp class every Tuesday from 6:00–7:00 AM, followed by 2 hours of front desk/laundry support from 7:00–9:00 AM. Additional hourly support may be needed 1–2 times per month, with the potential for 4–6 shifts per month based on business needs. 

Availability to cover Yoga Sculpt classes on Wednesdays from 6:30–7:15 AM as needed is a plus. Please indicate your availability in your application.

Reports to:  Fitness Manager in Chicago

Your Mission:

Your mission is to lead engaging Bootcamp classes at The Red while delivering the highest level of hospitality and customer service. Following your Tuesday morning class, you will provide front desk and operational support, helping create a warm, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for members. You may also support additional fitness classes and coverage needs as opportunities arise.

The Legacy You’ll Leave:

As a result of your time in this role, you brought joy to hundreds of human beings who work in the downtown Chicago area.  You created such deep and meaningful relationships with the building’s tenants that they never wanted Playbook to leave. Your legacy brought wellness and peak performance to the masses and turned their building into somewhere they were excited to show up every day.

Outcomes You'll Deliver:

• Group Fitness Programming: Plan and lead an engaging Bootcamp group fitness class while remaining available to support additional group fitness formats and coverage needs. Provide timely, professional communication with members before and after sessions to ensure a welcoming, hospitality-focused experience.
• Five-Star Hospitality Service : Ensure a wonderful experience for clients at the front desk and by anticipating their needs and bringing special touches to every session. For example: equipment is prepared ahead of time, towels are placed on mats, and the smallest details of the member experience are attended to.
• Client Satisfaction and Engagement : Prioritize client satisfaction by actively engaging with the client to understand their needs and preferences. Implement innovative strategies and programs to enhance their experience, fostering a vibrant and connected community that drives long-term loyalty and satisfaction.
• Team and Operational Support : Provide front desk and operational support, including laundry, resetting and maintaining fitness spaces, and assisting with other member experience needs. Partner with the Operations Team on additional projects and initiatives that support client engagement and an exceptional member experience.

Requirements:

• You have 1+ years experience in a fitness center environment teaching group fitness classes in formats such as strength, bootcamp, HIIT, core, etc. Even better if your experience has touched the corporate fitness or wellness sector. 
• Experience teaching speciality group formats such as yoga or pilates a plus. 
• You have a valid Group Fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization.
• You have an up-to-date CPR and AED certification.
• You are technologically savvy and can assist members with class and training sign-ups through our native technology as needed.

Key Competencies:

• Customer-Centric:  In previous roles, you have exceeded what customers expected of you, you have an innate hospitality mindset and are happiest when you are serving others.
• Hyper-Organized Ball Juggler:  You stay extremely organized and are constantly reprioritizing your own work because it’s what makes you most effective.  Everyone refers to you as a stellar multi-tasker.
• Stellar Communicator:  You are known for clearly communicating your points - whether in email or verbally.  In this role you’ll be communicating a lot about bookings (both coordinating them and confirming), sending vendor communications, and engaging with different levels of tenants (office managers to C-Suite).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.