Group Exercise Instructor

Gold's Gym International, Inc.

  • Lorton, VA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLorton, VA

    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.

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