RESPONSIBILITIES
Class Instruction
- Plan and develop a variety of exercise routines, choose appropriate music and choreograph different movements appropriate for each class.
- Lead the class by performing the workout along with the participants who follow your lead.
- Incorporate use of cuing, tempo and safe transitional movements from one exercise to another.
- Instruct group exercise format according to class schedule and adhering to company standard.
- Greet and encourage new participants and orient them to class.
- Educate participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications and modification of moves when needed.
- Explain and enforce safety rules and proper usage of exercise equipment used during the class.
- Motivate participants and provide instruction in maintaining exertion levels in order to maximize benefits from the exercise routines.
- Monitor participation and make necessary adjustments when necessary.
Administrative Duties
- Arrive on time to prep, set-up and greet participants. Start and end class on time, as scheduled.
- Greet members warmly and enthusiastically and build rapport with participants. Answer questions and maintain a positive exercise experience.
- Communicate member concerns to the Group Fit Manager when necessary.
- Project a professional image through dress, behavior and attitude.
- Encourage long-term participation and member retention.
- Store all equipment neatly and appropriately. Report any equipment or safety issues to the Group Fit Manager, Operations Manager and / or General Manager.
- Accurately and promptly record hours worked on Club Ready and time and attendance system.
- Operate the stereo sound system, microphone and room lighting.
- Secure substitute instructors for assigned shifts that cannot be worked.
- Promote special events and other classes / services offered at the gym.
- Suggest special events to the Group Fit Manager to encourage more participation from members.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Knowledge, skills & abilities :
- Knowledge of safe exercise technique and principles
- General understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology
- Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cuing technique and rhythm
- Possess a high degree of energy and endurance to complete each fitness class
- Ability to communicate and connect with diverse group of individuals of all age groups and fitness levels
- Ability to effectively demonstrate skills being taught to participants
- Ability to provide clear instruction when needed
Minimum certifications / educational level :
- Current Group Fitness approved certification (preferred)
- Additional training in specialty formats may be required
Compensation : $ - $ per hour
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