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PT Group Fitness Instructor

Centers
Palatine, IL Other
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026

Overview

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Responsibilities

  • Safely instruct an effective and creative group exercise class at the Health and Recreation Center
  • Provide quality customer service to all participants in class, regardless of fitness level, appearance, or otherwise
  • Communicate effectively with supervisor through phone, email, or in person
  • Enforce all program policies and procedures as it pertains to group exercise classes
  • Enforce all building policies and procedures and assist as needed during emergencies
  • Attend department staff meetings
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Possess acurrent CPR/AED and First Aid certification
  • Posses a nationally acreditted group exercise certification such as: ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or a specialty certification such as zumba, yoga, group cycling, pilates, etc. (It is preferred that all candidates have a national group exercise certification AND specialty certifications. Exceptions will be on a case-by-case basis based on a variety of factors.)
  • Leadership and supervisory abilities
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of standard practices in fitness, wellness and recreation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyles

Competencies:

 

Technical Competencies

  • Proficiency with audio/visual equipment

Human Relations:Internal contacts include staff at all levels. External contacts include external customers and vendors. Contact involves troubleshooting, informing, exchanging information, negotiating, making recommendations, and giving information or instructions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

  • Office environment/fitness center environment
  • Moderate to loud noise
  • Evening or weekend work as required                            

Physical Demands

  • Standing or walking for at least 50% of the work day
  • Bending, stooping
  • Hearing and talking

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Salary : $25 - $40

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