Group Fitness Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Group Fitness Instructor 

Employment Status:   

FLSA Status:   

Benefit Status:   

Bella Vista Property Owners Association   

Department: Recreation    

Department #:   

Reports to: Director of Recreation 

Safety Rating:  Normal   

Starting Pay:  
Prepared Date: November 2025   

POSITION SUMMARY   

The Group Fitness Instructor leads engaging and effective fitness classes, demonstrating proper exercise techniques while motivating participants of all fitness levels. Group Fitness Instructors provide modifications to accommodate different abilities and create a welcoming environment. Success in this role requires strong skills in engagement, class management, and punctuality. 

REQUIREMENTS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES    

• The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:  
• Plan and instruct classes following POA guidelines and industry best practices
• Provide modifications and alternatives for varying fitness levels
• Monitor participants to ensure safety and respond appropriately to incidents or injuries
• Set up and put away equipment before and after class

• Ensure equipment and facilities maintain in good condition, report issues promptly
• Maintain active group fitness certifications and stay updated on industry trends
• Respond promptly to emails, texts, and calls from supervisor and other Group Fitness Team members regarding attendance and facility changes

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)   

• Current Primary Group Fitness Certification (ACE, AFAA, NASM) or a specialty certification from an accredited institution (e.g., yoga, Silver Sneakers, Zuma, Water Aerobics) or ability to obtain within timeframe given
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or ability to obtain within timeframe given
• One year’s experience teaching group fitness
• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands and Work Environment   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.   

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is standing the entire shift. The employee frequently reaches, bends, stoops, lifts, shakes, stirs, pours, carries, and pushes. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls in repetitive motions. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and carries tubs and cases weighing up to 25 pounds.  

Note   

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.   

The Bella Vista POA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.