Group Exercise Instructor

Group Exercise Instructor

Trussville - Trussville, AL 35235

Overview

Position Type Part Time

Description

Reports to: Group Exercise Manager

Direct Reports: No

FLSA Status: Part-time, Commission

PTO Eligible: No

Benefits Eligible: No

Payment Type: Semi-monthly

Pay Grade: n/a

This is a part-time, per class rate, exempt field position. This position may require early mornings (5:30/6:30am) and/or evening hours (after 5:00 p.m.) as class needs warrant and schedules are set for those classes for which any given instructor holds appropriate certification to teach.

The Group Exercise Instructor plans, instructs, and leads members participating in group exercise programs; ensures the proper maintenance of fitness center exercise and audio equipment; demonstrates proper exercise techniques; assists members by answering questions about CLUB4 Fitness and promotes repeat attendance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or ability required.

• Prepares choreography and instructs members in various levels of group exercise techniques.
• Maintains order and control over members participating in group exercise activities.
• Obtains, maintains, and secures fitness and audio equipment in compliance with acceptable standards to ensure the long life of equipment.
• Protects the CLUB4 Fitness interests by observing and preventing potential for liabilities due to injuries; ensures the safety of all participants.
• Ensure members submit printed ticket for each class attended to document class attendance and appropriate membership type.
• Provides excellent and courteous customer service to members; maintains awareness of and promotes all group exercise activities; encourages continuous attendance.
• Promotes an engaging and welcoming environment to all employees, members, and visitors.
• Responsible for ensuring that all studios are clean and organized and all Group Fitness equipment is properly maintained.
• Attending group fitness meetings as assigned by the Group Exercise Director, Managing Partner, or the Group Exercise Manager of any region or Club.
• Performs all other related work as assigned.

**Of special note: All department directors, personal trainers, and group exercise instructors assigned to the respective club report directly to the General Manager when on-site at any CLUB4 facility.**

The position reports directly to the assigned Group Exercise Manager under the direction of the Regional Group & Small Group Manager for that region.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Hard working, goal oriented, enthusiastic, and energetic.
• Solid work ethic with strong decision-making skills
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal direction and supervision
• Superior customer service skills, preferably in the fitness industry
• Solid supervisory, diplomacy and listening skills.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism.
• Certifications in specific Group Exercise Programming

2) Minimum certifications/education/experience level:

• One (1) year of previous experience leading specific group exercise programming as instructor
• A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Certification relevant to fitness class being taught (e.g., Les Mills certifications)
• CPR/AED Certification
• First Aide Certification