What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Exercise Instructor position at Gold's Gym Lowell/Krongaard Group?
Benefits:
- Free Gym Membership
- Employee discounts
Group Exercise Instructor
The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members in a group environment through pre-arranged exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance while ensuring their safety. The Instructor will also serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness.
Classes available:
Les Mills Formats
Boot Camps/HIIT/Tabata Formats
Strength Training Formats
Yoga/Barre/Pilates
Silver Sneakers
During Class Responsibilities:
- Introduce yourself and the format of the class.
- Inquire if there are any “first-timers” in the group, and if so, assess their fitness level in a private manner.
- Ensure all verbal instructions are clear and that the volume, tempo of music, and overall atmosphere are conducive to hearing, teaching, learning, and having fun.
- Continually monitor participants to ensure they are using the correct form. Offer variations of the routine to accommodate all fitness levels.
- Create a motivational and fun environment for all participants.
After Class Responsibilities:
- Remove all music and return the microphone to the proper place.
- Make sure the room is ready for the next class to begin.
- Answer any questions/concerns participants may have.
- Solicit feedback from participants about the class.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Class begins and ends promptly. If necessary, adjust the class flow to ensure adherence to the schedule.
- If the Group Exercise Instructor is teaching the last class of the day, please follow the closing procedures outlined by the Group Exercise Director for the individual facility.
- If a Group Exercise Instructor cannot fulfill a scheduled class, it is their responsibility to find a qualified/approved substitute and notify the Group Exercise Director if a substitute is unavailable.
- Group Exercise Instructors must be dependable and consistent in their class schedules. Anyone committing to teach a class should make all arrangements so that substitutes or cancellations are rare.
- Attend all required staff meetings as necessary.
- Ensure that proper time recording procedures are followed correctly and promptly.
- Prepare any incident and witness reports as necessary in the event of accidents.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards their responsibilities, fellow employees, and members.
- Promote Gold’s Gym and GGX as much as possible.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and group exercise principles.
- Knowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics.
- Performance of a variety of exercise routines.
- Positive and effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment
- Instructors with specialized skills, such as Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, etc., must provide verifiable proof of education.
- Group fitness certification by ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or Personal Training Certification (Specializes in training groups/boot camps)
- Current CPR certification and basic first aid training are required.
- Physical demands include, but are not limited to, the ability to lift light weights, bend, squat, jump, run, reach, walk, hop, spin, and kick.
Salary : $25 - $35
