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Group Exercise Instructor

Midtown Athletic Clubs · Willowbrook, IL · Part time

Posted Apr 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

The posting calls RIDE instructors equal parts performer and instructor. What is your personal brand on the bike?

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, authentic teaching style that will make members want to come back.

Tell me about a time a class didn't go well. What did you change afterward?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect on their teaching and improve rather than blaming the members or the room.

Midtown offers education to teach in other studios or become a trainer. What would you want to learn next?

What they are checking: Whether they are as excited to learn as to teach, which the posting says Midtown expects of instructors.

What would you do

Your music cuts out halfway through class. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep energy and control of the room when the audio and visual setup fails.

How do you build a community around your class so people book it every week?

What they are checking: Whether they see building a following as part of the job, since the posting lists it as a core responsibility.

A rider looks pale and stops pedaling mid-class. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they put member safety ahead of the show and know how to respond to a possible medical issue.

About the work

Which indoor cycle certification do you hold, and when did you last teach a regular class?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the hard requirement of a nationally recognized indoor cycling certification and are teaching-ready.

Walk me through how you'd build a 45-minute RIDE class, from playlist to cool-down.

What they are checking: Whether they can design a class with real structure, intensity changes and music that fit the ride.

How do you coach a brand-new rider and a seasoned regular in the same class?

What they are checking: Whether they can give options and cues that keep every level safe and challenged at once.

What do you do to set up a rider's bike correctly, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand bike fit for safety and comfort, which separates a trained instructor from a performer.

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The full job description

As published by Midtown Athletic Clubs.

Midtown is searching for a Studio Fitness / Cycling Instructor to develop and teach quality content for our RIDE cycling studio. Midtown instructors are as excited to learn as they are to teach. Our instructors are encouraged to think of Midtown as a place to build your career. With multiple boutique studios, we offer education and programs that promote the ability lead a variety of classes across a range of boutique studios, or become certified personal trainers. The Position What you’ll do: Blaze a trail at Midtown Athletic Club. Our RIDE instructors are equal parts performer and instructor—and bring their passions to life in our signature cycling programs. You will lead classes with your personal brand of performance that engages, energizes, and entertains our members with a full audio/visual experience. The primary responsibilities are: • Delivering experiential classes • Building your community • Inspiring our members with a yearn to return RIDE instructor requirements: • A passion for crafting inspiring experiences. • A love of performance and movement. • Maintain at least one nationally recognized Indoor Cycle Instructor Certification This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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