Group Fitness Instructor

Group Fitness Instructor Job Responsibilities: 

• Provides safe, engaging, and effective classes according to assigned quarterly group class schedule.
• Leads group exercise classes with appropriate verbal instructions and clear patterns of movement according to fitness standards and practices while wearing a microphone.
• Arrives early to inspect the class setting for safety, equipment issues and prepare the studios for participants.
• Assists in the overall retention and satisfaction of members through exceptional member service.
• Assists with teaching promotional classes and special events.
• Acts as a role model and exemplifies a healthy professional demeanor.
• Instructs members on basic strength training principles and exercise techniques.
• Adapts strength training to members with specific needs and abilities while providing supervision and spotting as needed.
• Enforces youth member procedures and all gym rules and policies.
• Works with team members to ensure proper coverage for all classes.
• Communicates schedule changes and coverages to leadership in timely manner.
• Complies with departmental uniform and grooming standards.
• Works variety of shifts, as needed to include nights, weekends and or holidays.
• Complies with departmental and Club policies and procedures.
• Keeps leadership informed of member issues, comments, and concerns in timely matter.
• Reports equipment damages to leadership in timely manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Group Fitness Instructor Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must maintain and remain current in Group Exercise and/or Specialty certifications.
• 6 months is required for group exercise instructors’ experience.
• AFFA certification preferred.
• Water aerobics certification preferred.
• Ability to teach variety of classes including Water Aerobics, Zumba, Barre, Cardio Strength, TRX, Spin / Cycling
• Valid CPR/AED certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to understand and follow verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
• Able to utilize scheduling apps and assist members through fitness app navigation.
• Well-developed team skills, unquestioned, confidence and presence to effectively handle interpersonal relationships.
• Uses tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations while maintaining professionalism and integrity of the club.
• A willingness to provide exceptional service to members.

Group Fitness Instructor Physical Requirements: 

• Maintains high stamina in hourly increments while leading group exercise classes.
• Able to lift up to 10 lbs. for 75% of the workday.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. for 25% of the workday.
• Bending and stooping 80% of workday.
• Stands and walks for 95% of workday.