Group Exercise Instructor (part-time) - Advocate Good Shepherd

Tell me about a time attendance in your class dropped. What did you do about it?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of class numbers and look for feedback instead of blaming the time slot.

You have a class with a fit regular and someone on their first day. How do you keep both of them challenged and safe?

What they are checking: Whether they can give real modifications and progressions so every level gets a good workout.

Someone in your pump class is lifting with poor form and seems likely to get hurt. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they correct form tactfully and quickly without embarrassing the member in front of the group.

A member collapses or says they feel chest pain in the middle of class. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they know to stop class, follow CPR and AED steps, and get emergency help immediately.

You'd also sub for other instructors. How do you step into someone else's class without the regulars feeling let down?

What they are checking: Whether they respect the regular format and win over a group that showed up expecting someone else.

This club is part of a hospital-affiliated wellness center. How would you adapt if members have conditions like joint replacements or heart issues?

What they are checking: Whether they offer safe options for members with health conditions and know when to suggest checking with a doctor.

Tell me about the formats you teach. How would you run a 6 a.m. HIIT or boot camp class for people who just woke up?

What they are checking: Whether they can design an early class with a proper warmup and energy level that suits a morning crowd.

Which certification do you hold, ACE, AFAA or NASM, and what's one thing from it you use in every class?

What they are checking: Whether their certification actually shapes how they teach rather than being a box they checked.

How do you plan a circuit or strength class so it feels fresh each week but still builds over time?

What they are checking: Whether they think in terms of progression and variety rather than repeating the same playlist and moves forever.

How do you use cueing and music to keep a room motivated without yelling over everyone?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead clearly with timing and verbal cues, which is what makes a class feel professional.