Group Fitness Instructor

Arch Amenities Group, the world's leading spa, fitness and leisure firm, is seeking certified Yoga Instructors for Worldgate Athletic Club in Herndon, VA. The Pilates Apparatus Instructor is responsible for providing quality Apparatus classes, adhering to industry standards and designed to meet the needs of members, participants or guests.

Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa - Experience elevated fitness and wellness with 110,000 square feet of fitness, aquatics, tennis, spa and wellness amenities. From state-of-the-art equipment to a large gymnasium to all new locker rooms to a full kid's club, Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa is amenity rich. Expert personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and spa therapists offer the latest in well-balanced health. Apply today and join our team!

Responsibilities:

Ensuring that a safe and healthy environment exists for exercising

Arriving to teach class in advance of the scheduled time to greet participants, answer questions and address concerns.

Teaching a safe and effective Pilates class.

Participating in Team events

Dressing appropriately for teaching exercise classes

Arriving well-prepared, music cued and routine thought out

Knowing the names of participants who attend your classes

Sharing educational information with your class participants

Teaching classes with energy and enthusiasm

Motivating class participants to the best of your ability

Noting new participants and sharing basic exercise information with them

Keeping up-to-date on safety and fitness trends

Reporting any equipment/facility problems to the management team

Begins and ends all classes on time.

Ensures that class areas are clean and set according to procedures.

Attends all scheduled meetings

Attends schedules professional trainings.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must hold or be in the process of obtaining a NCPT recognized Pilates Certification. (Minimum Anatomy/ Movement Principles AND Reformer 1 must be completed)

Must hold a CPR certification.

Must be coachable and adaptable to meet the needs of the program and members.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to work positively with different populations, in groups and individually

Must be well-organized and prepared to teach classes

Must be in good physical condition to teach group exercise

Must be able to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes

Must be able to keep confidences and practice discernment

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury

This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms

Normal work hours: varied to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Arch Amenities Group is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to having a diverse work force.