Group Exercise Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free Gym Membership
• Employee discounts

Group Exercise Instructor

The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members in a group environment through pre-arranged exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance while ensuring their safety. The Instructor will also serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness.

Classes available:
Les Mills Formats
Boot Camps/HIIT/Tabata Formats
Strength Training Formats
Yoga/Barre/Pilates
Silver Sneakers

During Class Responsibilities:

• Introduce yourself and the format of the class.
• Inquire if there are any first-timers in the group, and if so, assess their fitness level in a private manner.
• Ensure all verbal instructions are clear and that the volume, tempo of music, and overall atmosphere are conducive to hearing, teaching, learning, and having fun.
• Continually monitor participants to ensure they are using the correct form. Offer variations of the routine to accommodate all fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment for all participants.

After Class Responsibilities:

• Remove all music and return the microphone to the proper place.
• Make sure the room is ready for the next class to begin.
• Answer any questions/concerns participants may have.
• Solicit feedback from participants about the class.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Class begins and ends promptly. If necessary, adjust the class flow to ensure adherence to the schedule.
• If the Group Exercise Instructor is teaching the last class of the day, please follow the closing procedures outlined by the Group Exercise Director for the individual facility.
• If a Group Exercise Instructor cannot fulfill a scheduled class, it is their responsibility to find a qualified/approved substitute and notify the Group Exercise Director if a substitute is unavailable.
• Group Exercise Instructors must be dependable and consistent in their class schedules. Anyone committing to teach a class should make all arrangements so that substitutes or cancellations are rare.
• Attend all required staff meetings as necessary.
• Ensure that proper time recording procedures are followed correctly and promptly.
• Prepare any incident and witness reports as necessary in the event of accidents.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards their responsibilities, fellow employees, and members.
• Promote Golds Gym and GGX as much as possible.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and group exercise principles.
• Knowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics.
• Performance of a variety of exercise routines.
• Positive and effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment
• Instructors with specialized skills, such as Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, etc., must provide verifiable proof of education.
• Group fitness certification by ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or Personal Training Certification (Specializes in training groups/boot camps)
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training are required.
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, the ability to lift light weights, bend, squat, jump, run, reach, walk, hop, spin, and kick.