Group Exercise Instructors are responsible for organizing, leading, instructing, and motivating groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercise (exercises for the heart and blood system), strength training, and stretching. They work with people of all ages and skill levels.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down.
- Instructs patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identified different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
- Prepares appropriate equipment and music for each class
- Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants
- Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs
- Logs any equipment and sound system problems in the appropriate maintenance log.
- Ensures that safety standards are met and that department and facility policies are adhered to.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Maintain CPR and certifications
Required Skills
- Must possess a current CPR certification
- Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.
- Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.
- Choreography and music skills
- Ability to be professional and motive class participants.
- Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.
- to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information, orally and in writing, to clients and to members of the business community.
Required Experience, Education, Certifications
•Additional specialty certifications preferred such as Les Mills (Body Combat, Body Pump, RPM, Core, Sprint, Body Step, Body Attack, and Sh'Bam), Strong Nation, Zumba and Freestyle Instructors (yoga, Pilates). MUST have a certification in order to be considered.
Physical Demands
- The employee must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to complete the workout.
- The employee must frequently life and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free fitness classes
- Gym membership
- Health savings account
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Group fitness: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- AED Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person