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Group Fitness Instructor

Arch Amenities Group

Job Title: Group Fitness Instructor

Department: Fitness

Reports to: Fitness Director/Facility Manager

Job Type: Non-Exempt

Location: Various

Arch Amenities Group

Wellness-driven. Hospitality-focused.

Arch Amenities Group is the leading provider of amenity management, consulting, and wellness services for commercial real estate, residential communities, and hospitality properties. Formed through the strategic acquisition of top hospitality and wellness-led providers, Arch brings together decades of experience and forward-thinking innovation to deliver unmatched lifestyle and hospitality experiences.

We partner with owners, operators, and developers to transform spas, fitness centers, meeting and event spaces, pools, clubs, and residential amenities into vibrant destinations that foster connection, wellness, and belonging. Our mission is to create spaces where people thrive.

With a North American footprint, a diverse client portfolio, and a highly trained service team, we help properties unlock the full potential of their amenity spaces by improving satisfaction, increasing retention, and driving ROI through thoughtful programming, operational excellence, and seamless service.

The Arch in our name reflects the connections we build between people and spaces, guests and experiences, and teams and technology. Everything we do is designed to create lasting value and measurable impact.

If you're looking to grow with an organization that leads in hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle services, Arch is a place to do what you love and build a career with purpose. Join the team shaping the future of the amenity experience.

Job Summary:


The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality group fitness and exercise classes that are engaging, educational, safe, and effective for all participants. The Group Fitness Instructor fosters a motivating environment while promoting physical wellness in alignment with Arch's service and programming standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide a safe and effective exercise environment for all participants.
  • Arrive early to class to welcome participants, address concerns, and prepare the workout space.
  • Be professionally dressed and ready with music cued and the routine prepared prior to the start of class.
  • Greet regular and new participants by name and build rapport.
  • Offer modifications and guidance for all fitness levels and abilities.
  • Teach classes with enthusiasm, energy, and clarity, maintaining a motivating and supportive tone.
  • Share educational and fitness-related content to enhance participant knowledge.
  • Monitor class for safety, correct form, and participation engagement.
  • Stay up to date on current fitness trends, safety protocols, and teaching best practices.
  • Begin and end classes on time and maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the workout area.
  • Report any equipment or facility issues to the management team.
  • Attend required staff meetings and professional training sessions.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Education & Certification
  • Certification from a nationally accredited organization (e.g., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM) is required.
  • Educational background in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education, or a related field is preferred.
  • Current CPR and Standard First Aid certifications are required.
Experience & Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to instruct individuals and large groups.
  • Must be physically fit and able to demonstrate all exercises effectively.
  • Ability to independently plan and lead group exercise routines.
  • Must be dependable, professional, and enthusiastic.
  • Capable of maintaining confidentiality and using discretion.
  • Ability to motivate and engage participants with varying fitness levels.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lead physically demanding classes.
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and stretching movements.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Use of hands for equipment operation and instruction.
  • Regularly required to speak clearly and hear instructions or questions.
  • Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent personal injury.

Essential Function

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Stationary Position -- Sitting or Standing

X

Active Position -- Walking, jogging, running

X

Use of hands/fingers -- Operate, Use, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Prepare, activate

X

Climb/Balance -- Stairs, ladders, ropes, equipment, beams

X

Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl -- Position self, move

X

Talk/hear -- communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information

X

See -- Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess

X

Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or less

X

Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or more

X

Exposure to -- Exposed, work around, chemicals, odors, smells, noise, indoors or outdoors, heat, cool.

X

DISCLAIMER

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. Supervisors may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Arch Amenities Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Arch Amenities Group, LLC is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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