What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spin / Cycle Group Exercise Instructor position at Shalom Austin?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!
Spin / Cycle Group Exercise Instructor
Compensation :
We’ll pay you an hourly rate of $25.00 - $35.00.
Our great benefits
We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center.
We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
We understand that you need a work / life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.
About the Job
Group Exercise Instructors are responsible for leading in-person group exercise classes safely and effectively; assisting in program administration; managing class-related facility and equipment care; providing excellent customer service; participating in program marketing efforts; and completing occasional training and continuing education requirements. We need you to fill the role of Spin / Cycle Group Exercise Instructor. This is a part time, non-exempt, position. You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities :
Design and lead spin / cycle group exercise classes, both in-person and virtually if applicable (live and pre-recorded), according to current industry standards for safety and effectiveness, including proper warm-ups, cool-downs, and exercise / movement progressions.
Teach, demonstrate, promote and communicate proper class-specific exercise technique and form to achieve a safe and effective workout.
Provide safe, appropriate, and effective exercise modifications when needed or requested by participants with an emphasis on injury prevention.
Promote, enforce, and adhere to all program policies (i.e., class capacity limits, late-admission restrictions, music selection guidelines, etc.).
Maintain a welcoming, positive, encouraging, inclusive, and non-intimidating classroom atmosphere.
Return equipment and supplies to their proper condition and cleanliness, storage-space, and organization prior to the end of each class session’s room reservation.
Support in the supervision of the safety and welfare of members throughout the fitness center.
Maintain current accredited and / or licensed certifications for the class-formats being instructed.
Requirements :
Proof of the appropriate certification for class type applying to teach and a CPR and AED certification.
Pass all required criminal history background checks (which may, depending on the position you are hired for, include an FBI fingerprint check).
Arrive to class location at least 15 minutes before class start time, in time to be fully set-up and prepared to begin instruction by at least 5-minutes prior to scheduled class start-time.
Begin and end class sessions on-time, according to the advertised schedule and class-duration.
Manage your own schedule, including sending calendar invites, cancellations, and notification of changes.
Candidates with formal education, specialized certifications and trainings are highly preferred.
Adhere to our Mission, Core Values, and all HR policies and procedures.
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
Constant flow of foot traffic in and out of workspace.
Constant low and medium level background noise.
Ability to maintain a positive and encouraging demeanor and operate with a “sense of urgency.”
Ability to stand, sit, squat, kneel, carry, lift, and walk over duration of shift.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods. (often greater than 1 hour).
Ability to engage in regular use of computer and mobile app for scheduling / communicating with team.
Ability to move successfully around facility.
Ability to work any hours the center is open between 6 AM – 10 PM, if needed.
Ability to work on weekends and holidays, if needed.
Ability to carry, lift, and transfer 25-65 pounds.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate use of fitness equipment related to class.
Required education and experience :
HS graduation or GED.
Must be currently certified in CPR and AED (Acceptable certifications include American Heart Association and American Red Cross; any other certification must be approved by the hiring manager).
A currently valid professional certification or degree from 2 or more of the following categories :
A Group Exercise Instructor certification from an NCCA-accredited organization (i.e. ACE, AFAA, NCCPT, NETA, etc.).
A college degree in a related field (i.e. Kinesiology, Physical Education, Dance, or comparable).
A current format-specific group exercise instruction certification and / or license (i.e. Yoga Alliance, Pilates, Zumba, Barre, Kickboxing, etc.).
Preferred Education and Experience
Is certified to use 'MyZone' programming
Can teach a variety of formats. (Barre, Yoga, Dance Fitness, etc.)
Direct experience related to the responsibilities of the position.
Candidates with formal education, specialized certifications and trainings are highly preferred.
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