Power Wellness·Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for teaching safe and engaging fitness classes while maintaining equipment and tracking participation. They must provide modifications for varying fitness levels and ensure all classes start and end on time.
Group Exercise Instructor Location: The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College Class Format: Les Mills Body Pump and Body Combat Summary: Join our team of full time and part time staff at The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College. Our facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company that specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers. Power Wellness is a medical fitness industry pioneer who improves the lives of clients with a unique and customized approach to medical fitness center development and management. Their turnkey method takes away the stress of the development and management process allowing clients to focus on other areas of their business. The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for teaching group exercise classes in a professional and safe manner to the members and guests of the Fitness Center. Essential
1. Teach Group Exercise classes as scheduled, providing modifications to accommodate varying fitness levels. 2. Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise. 3. Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements. 4. Ensure arrival time allows for proper set up so that class begins on time, ends on time and that area is cleaned up after class. 5. Report any equipment needs, or broken equipment needing repair to supervisor immediately following class. 6. Record participation numbers after every Group Exercise class. 7. Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed classes and seek substitute instructors in advance. 8. Provide a fun and engaging experience for the participants. 9. Work towards meeting departmental and organizational goals. 10. The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules. 11. Other duties as assigned.
Candidates must hold a group exercise instructor certification, preferably NCCA accredited, and have at least two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and CPR/AED certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Market context
In Michigan, personal training roles often draw steady interest from candidates with recognized fitness credentials and current CPR/AED certification, especially when client-facing travel is part of the job. These positions can be competitive because employers look for both technical certification and strong communication, plus practical experience with client programming and basic nutrition guidance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification dates and travel radius before applying.