Group Exercise Instructor - Barre

Nook Group Ex Instructors are responsible for leading the group exercise classes, educating members, and maintaining a safe fitness environment for members and fellow instructors. All instructors must have a valid certification in CPR/AED as well as a current certification in Barre. 

Schedule: Varies

Benefits:

Working at the largest indoor sports complex in North America is an experience that compares to no other. The atmosphere is filled with energetic excitement that provides an uplifting ambience throughout the facility. The Nook takes pride in its friendly, guest-focused team members that make kindness contagious and help others succeed.

As a Part-Time team member of the Nook, you will enjoy: 

• Free individual membership to our massive 65,000 sq. ft. fitness center, including all the equipment you need to fit almost any training program. Membership also includes all group fitness classes. (Upgrade to family membership at 50% off the total price).
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including our upscale restaurant, Forklift and Palate
• 35% off all Nook apparel
• Free child watch (3 hour increments)
• Discounts on birthday parties, personal training, event space rental, and more!
• Discounts at participating local restaurants and businesses

Essential Job Functions:

• Greet and welcome guests to classes in an upbeat manner
• Motivate and encourage participants during class
• Critique member form in positive manner to maximize results
• Arrange and set-up equipment to maximize space and lines of sight to instructor
• Provide excellent customer service to all members
• Encourage all members to attend group fitness classes
• Answer all questions from members in a comprehensive and professional manner
• Complete administrative work in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned 

Basic Qualifications:

• OH Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance: Must be dated within the past 5 years and specifically for employment (not volunteer).
• NOTE: If you do not have already these clearances, you will be provided with instructions when an offer of employment is made. Results can take up to 4-6 weeks. Both clearances must be presented before employment can begin.
• Current CPR/AED Certification
• Current certification in one of the following: Yoga, Pilates, Barre
• 18 years of age or older
• Dependable transportation to and from work
• Language skills: Fluent knowledge of the English language; including the ability to read and interpret written information and speak and understand verbal communication 
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position with any reasonable accommodations as necessary.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• A basic understanding of the human body including muscle groups
• Highly dependable with a history of consistent attendance and punctuality
• Guest-focused/service-oriented; ability to see big picture and impact on Company. Supports Company mission as serves as an advocate for its products and services
• Demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude towards guests, customers, and fellow employees. Exhibits a respectful, professional demeanor
• Self-starting and motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects/duties at once
• Team-focused mindset; willing to set own priorities aside to help others; contributes to building a positive team spirit and morale
• Integrity: Trustworthy and honest; takes accountability when appropriate
• Detail-Oriented; Demonstrates a consistent level of accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Ability to remain calm in tense or stressful situations
• Integrity to safeguard confidential information
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Experience communicating with individuals of diverse demographics
• Demeanor to remain calm in tense or stressful situations
• Initiative to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Promotes and Demonstrates a Healthy Lifestyle

Working Conditions:

• Work environment: Upbeat, high-energy sports and event complex with heavy foot traffic and frequent large crowds.
• Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be regularly required to perform physical activity that includes moving about the work area, standing, sitting, bending, reaching with hands and arms, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing and smelling. The team member will be frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. He or she is required to have the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• As a Group Fitness Instructor, the team member must be physically capable of performing the movements required of the specific group exercise class for which he or she is responsible for teaching.
• Lifting requirements: The team member will be required to lift, push, pull, lower and/or move up to 10 lbs regularly, and frequently up to 50 lbs repeatedly as required to instruct members. 
• Noise Level: The noise level in this environment is typically moderate to loud.
• Work schedule: The work schedule may fluctuate to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.