Group Fitness Instructor

Group Fitness Instructor The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality group fitness and exercise classes that are engaging, educational, safe, and effective for all participants. The Group Fitness Instructor fosters a motivating environment while promoting physical wellness in alignment with Arch's service and programming standards. Details: Substitute for classes and take on regular class opportunities as they become available throughout the Chicagoland area. Key Responsibilities: Provide a safe and effective exercise environment for all participants. Arrive early to class to welcome participants, address concerns, and prepare the workout space. Be professionally dressed and ready with music cued and the routine prepared prior to the start of class. Greet regular and new participants by name and build rapport. Offer modifications and guidance for all fitness levels and abilities. Teach classes with enthusiasm, energy, and clarity, maintaining a motivating and supportive tone. Share educational and fitness-related content to enhance participant knowledge. Monitor class for safety, correct form, and participation engagement. Stay up to date on current fitness trends, safety protocols, and teaching best practices. Begin and end classes on time and maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the workout area. Report any equipment or facility issues to the management team. Attend required staff meetings and professional training sessions. Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications: Education & Certification: Certification from a nationally accredited organization (e.g., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM) is required. Educational background in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education, or a related field is preferred. Current CPR and Standard First Aid certifications are required. Experience & Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to instruct individuals and large groups. Must be physically fit and able to demonstrate all exercises effectively. Ability to independently plan and lead group exercise routines. Must be dependable, professional, and enthusiastic. Capable of maintaining confidentiality and using discretion. Ability to motivate and engage participants with varying fitness levels. Strong organizational and time management skills. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lead physically demanding classes. Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and stretching movements. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Use of hands for equipment operation and instruction. Regularly required to speak clearly and hear instructions or questions. Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent personal injury. Essential Function - Seldom - Occasionally - Frequently Stationary Position-- Sitting or Standing - X Active Position-- Walking, jogging, running - X Use of hands/fingers-- Operate, Use, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Prepare, activate - X Climb/Balance-- Stairs, ladders, ropes, equipment, beams - X Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl-- Position self, move - X Talk/hear-- communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information - X See --Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess - X Carry weight, lift-- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or less - X Carry weight, lift-- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or more - X Exposure to-- Exposed, work around, chemicals, odors, smells, noise, indoors or outdoors, heat, cool. - X Disclaimer: The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. Supervisors may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Arch Amenities Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Arch Amenities Group, LLC is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.