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Group Excercise Instructor

Trinity Health · Melrose Park, IL · $18.16–$28.14 an hour · Part time

Posted Jun 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you build real relationships with members so they keep coming back?

What they are checking: Whether they connect with members personally, since the role asks them to help members connect with each other and the center.

Tell me about a time you taught a class that did not go well. What did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect honestly on their teaching and adjust instead of blaming the members.

What would you do

A member in your class starts to look pale and unsteady. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and check on the person, respond safely and follow emergency procedures.

The role asks you to plan new classes each quarterly session. How would you decide what new class to add?

What they are checking: Whether they use member feedback and attendance data rather than just personal favorites.

A member asks you about a diet trend they saw online. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they share accurate wellness information without going beyond their scope of practice.

About the work

Walk me through how you would plan a class for members at very different fitness levels.

What they are checking: Whether they can offer modifications and progressions so everyone is challenged safely in the same class.

What formats are you certified or experienced to teach?

What they are checking: Whether they have the training and credentials to lead the kinds of classes a medical fitness center offers.

How do you keep accurate attendance records and why do they matter?

What they are checking: Whether they see records as useful for planning and staffing, not just busywork.

How would you adapt a class for an older adult with joint pain or balance problems?

What they are checking: Whether they understand safe exercise for older adults, which is common at a hospital-based fitness center.

How do you stay current with wellness and fitness trends?

What they are checking: Whether they keep learning so the information they give members is up to date.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital , and MacNeal Hospital . If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team as a Personal Trainer and become Loyola Strong! The Group Exercise Instructor builds the program activities and provide group exercise instruction to members and non-members of all fitness levels in accordance with safe exercise guidelines. • Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes as directed by Fitness Manager to accomplish Center mission and goals. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the Center. • Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members. • Keeps accurate class attendance records and plans new classes each quarterly session. • Follows center policies and procedures; respond to emergency situations. • Attend staff meetings and training. • Assess each class to determine individual ability to follow your instructions. Adjust the workout to the various skill levels of class participants. Offer exercise options frequently. Change music and movements frequently. Seek to make each class that will keep members coming back for more. • Work consists of duties involving several related sequential steps, processes or methods. Duties require consideration of factors and conditions that are apparent and readily verifiable. Shifts Available: (Rotating) We offer our Instructors: • DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today • Career Development • Strong Team Culture • Career Growth Opportunities Minimum Education: • Required: HS Diploma or GED. • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. Minimum Experience: • Required: 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes. Licensure/Certifications: • Required: Personal training or group exercise instructor certification through an accredited agency such as ACE, AFAA, NETA, NASM and/or a specialized certification such as Less Mills, Zumba, Pound, Barre, or related certification. Pay : $18.16 - $28.14 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or c opy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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