Instructor Fitness Center

Job Description

Job Description Description: Join the Mountainside Fitness Team

About the Role

We’re looking for an energetic, motivating, and passionate individual to join our team as a Group Fitness Instructor at Mountainside Fitness. As a Group Fitness Instructor, you’ll lead dynamic and inclusive classes, motivate members of all fitness levels, and create a positive environment where everyone feels encouraged to reach their goals. You’ll bring energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to every class while providing safe, effective, and enjoyable workouts that keep members excited to come back.

Why Mountainside Fitness? We invest in our people. Here's what you can expect as part of the Mountainside family:

Complimentary gym membership plus deep personal training discounts

Onsite childcare — bring your own kids to work with you

Consistent schedules that stay the same week to week — no surprises

Flexible pay for hourly employees — access your earnings when you need them

Real growth opportunities — 100% of our General Managers were promoted from within

Group Fitness Instructor Job Description

CLUB POLICIES AND COMPLIANCE

Group Fitness Instructors are expected to:

Understand, comply with, and remain accountable to all policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Complete all required new hire training prior to teaching their first class.

Adhere to all safety guidelines established by Mountainside Fitness and applicable certification organizations.

Understand and follow the Class Coverage Policy.

Accurately record class attendance for every class taught.

Teach a minimum of 75% of regularly scheduled classes.

Maintain valid, current, and approved certifications for all class formats instructed.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Instructors are responsible for maintaining a professional and welcoming environment by:

Demonstrating proper exercise form and possessing the physical ability to safely perform all class movements while providing clear verbal and visual cues as well as modifications/options as needed.

Arriving 10 minutes prior to the start of each class.

Wearing the designated MPower uniform top.

Beginning and ending classes as scheduled and on time.

Welcoming new Members by introducing yourself, explaining the class format, outlining expectations, and assisting with equipment setup, as needed.

Utilizing the Mountainside App to communicate class reminders, announcements, and equipment needs to members.

Making club announcements during class when appropriate.

Maintaining professionalism and a positive conduct at all times.

MEMBER EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE

Group Fitness Instructors are expected to prioritize the Member experience by:

Acting in the best interest of Members and delivering classes which align with the approved class format and description.

Building positive relationships and fostering an inclusive, supportive atmosphere.

Educating Members on proper exercise techniques and sharing current fitness knowledge and best practices.

Facilitating communication between Members and club management when necessary.

TEAMWORK AND CLUB SUPPORT

As team members, Instructors are expected to:

Check email regularly and respond to communications in a timely manner.

Assist with class coverage and substitute classes when available.

Participate in club events and support fellow Instructors and new class launches.

Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward Members, Instructors, and staff.

Promote Mountainside Fitness and personal classes through social media and community engagement.

Join and participate within the BAND app for team communication and updates.

FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT CARE

Instructors are responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment by:

Treating all equipment, electronics, and club facilities with care and respect.

Cleaning up after classes and ensuring all equipment is returned to its designated storage area.

Maintaining cleanliness and organization within the studio and workout spaces.

EMPLOYEE MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

Instructors who teach a minimum of one permanent class per week are eligible to receive a complimentary Employee Membership at Mountainside Fitness.

Requirements:

Complete all training within 30 days. Compensation is administered for all training unless otherwise noted. A drug test is required before starting work.

Abide by minimum safety guidelines as determined by MSF, with recommendations from ACE, AFAA, and current research.

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.