Group Exercise Instructor

Gold's Gym International, Inc.

  • Lorton, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Autofill and Review
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Skills

  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • First Aidunmatched
  • Fitnessunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Musicunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Physiologyunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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 Gold's 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLorton, VA

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