What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilates Instructor position at ACAC Charlottesville?
Description
Join our dynamic team as a certified Pilates instructor!
We're seeking a passionate individual to lead engaging and challenging Pilates classes for clients of all levels.
Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our studio and help clients achieve their fitness goals through the principles of Pilates.
Summary/objective
Responsible for providing a safe and fun workout through one or more specialty group exercise classes.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled class start time, well prepared and organized with routine and music.
- Greet, introduce, and welcome participants
- Educate participants with safe exercise techniques and monitor safety using positive reinforcement
- Teach classes with energy and enthusiasm; motivating participants to the best of your ability
- If unable to work, proactively seek substitutes for your class and immediately inform the supervisor of the substitution
- Keep members informed of events and activities and encourage participation
- Support special events to promote the department and club
- Ensure studio and equipment are tidy and in working order
- Enforce club policies if unsafe situations arise
Requirements
Physical Demands
- Must be able to successfully demonstrate proper exercise techniques
- Must be able to actively participate in classes
- Must be in excellent physical condition to teach classes
- Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
- Must have the ability and willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Required competencies, education, and experience
- Current AFAA or ACE Primary Group Ex certification and/or related specialty certification (Les Mills, Zumba, AEA, CPT…)
- High School Diploma preferred
- Prior experience teaching group exercise classes is highly desired
- Superior customer service skills
- Must have excellent communication skills to work positively with different populations
- Proficient computer skills
- Must be at least 18 years old
Company expectations
- Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
- Park in team member-designated areas
- Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep the club neat and clean
- Assist with Service Day
- Assist with acac programs, special events, or activities outside your department
- Promptly return messages
- Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
- Deliver five-star service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor at all times
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
