Mind and Body Instructor

Job Overview

The Midwest Athletic Club is looking for energetic, dependable, and people-focused Mind & Body Instructors to join our team.

Our Mind & Body instructors create welcoming, engaging, and high-quality class experiences for members of all fitness levels. Depending on experience and certifications, instructors may teach formats such as Yoga, Pilates, Barre, mobility, stretching, recovery, meditation, or other Mind & Body classes offered at The MAC.

At The MAC, instructors do more than lead a workout. They build relationships, create community, learn member names, celebrate progress, and help make health and fitness a way of life for EVERY.BODY.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and lead safe, engaging, and professional Mind & Body classes.
• Provide modifications and progressions to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities.
• Create a welcoming environment where new and experienced participants feel comfortable and included.
• Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled classes.
• Begin and end classes on time.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and continuing education for assigned formats.
• Become knowledgeable about The MAC's programs, services, amenities, and upcoming events.
• Learn participant names and build genuine relationships with members.
• Welcome new participants and help them feel comfortable in the class environment.
• Encourage member participation and retention by creating classes people look forward to attending.
• Assist with finding qualified substitutes when unable to teach a scheduled class and communicate schedule issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional studio before and after class.
• Properly use and care for club equipment.
• Communicate equipment, maintenance, safety, or member concerns promptly.
• Participate in instructor meetings, trainings, special events, and continuing education as requested.
• Represent The MAC professionally both inside and outside the club.

The MAC Standard

Every Mind & Body Instructor is expected to help deliver the standards outlined in our MAC Playbook:

Deliver WOW Service — Look for opportunities to exceed member expectations and create positive experiences worth talking about.

Build Relationships — Learn names, learn stories, celebrate milestones, and create meaningful connections with members.

Be a Great Teammate — Communicate openly, support fellow instructors and departments, and be accountable for your responsibilities.

Represent Our Brand — Maintain a professional appearance and attitude and take pride in The MAC's facilities, programs, and services.

Build Community — Create an environment where members feel connected to their instructor, classmates, and The MAC.

Get Better EVERY.DAY. — Be open to coaching and feedback, continue developing as an instructor, and look for ways to improve the member experience.

Qualifications

• Current certification appropriate for the class format being taught is preferred.
• Previous group fitness, yoga, Pilates, Barre, Mind & Body, or related teaching experience is preferred.
• CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to confidently lead and engage groups of varying sizes.
• Dependable and able to maintain a consistent teaching schedule.
• Positive, professional, and welcoming personality.
• Willingness to receive coaching and continue developing professionally.
• Ability to provide appropriate class modifications for different abilities and experience levels.

We are also interested in individuals who have the personality and potential to become great instructors but may not yet have extensive teaching experience.

What We're Looking For

We're especially interested in someone who doesn't simply teach their class and leave.

A great MAC Mind & Body Instructor:

• Knows their participants.
• Notices when a regular hasn't been to class.
• Introduces themselves to someone new.
• Makes beginners feel comfortable.
• Creates energy and connection within the room.
• Promotes other Mind & Body opportunities.
• Helps grow class participation.
• Communicates consistently with their department leader.
• Supports fellow instructors.
• Takes pride in being part of The MAC.

Our Mission

To Make Health and Fitness a Way of Life for EVERY.BODY.

Our Core Values

TEAM | HONESTY | FORWARD LOOKING

We are looking for instructors who want to do more than lead great classes. We want people who will help us build relationships, create community, deliver WOW experiences, and make members want to come back.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Free fitness classes
• Gym membership

Work Location: In person