Group Fitness Instructor

Summary

As a Group Fitness Instructor, you'll lead and conduct engaging exercise classes for diverse groups of individuals, motivating and guiding participants through various workouts and routines. Your role involves creating and delivering dynamic, safe, and effective fitness sessions, catering to different fitness levels and goals. You'll demonstrate proper techniques, provide modifications when necessary, and ensure a supportive and inclusive environment for participants. You'll maintain class attendance records and foster a positive rapport with attendees to encourage regular participation and overall wellness. Effective communication, enthusiasm, and a passion for fitness are key attributes for success in this role. Our group fitness instructors teach a variety of classes including Barre, Pilates, Spin, HIIT and more!

Primary and Essential Functions

• Managing emails and effectively communicating with Group Fitness and other departments;
• Prepare an effective and unique 50-minute workout that includes a warmup and brief cool down-workout should be suitable for all fitness levels and must be prepared with adaptations when needed;
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before class to turn on lights, set up equipment and turn on music;
• Creating and maintaining a playlist of appropriate music for each class;
• Greet participants as they arrive with friendliness and enthusiasm. Learn names when possible;
• Sign participants into the class using our RGP calendar and following no-show charge procedures;
• Ask class participants if anyone has any injuries or limitations that you should know about, and keep these in mind as you instruct your class. You may need to make modifications;
• Lead workout with energy. Your class may rely on you for their motivation, turn the energy up!
• Is aware of music volume and content. It is hard to hear the instructor if the music is too loud, but it is a total buzz kill if the music is too quiet.
• Make corrections to participant form when needed;
• End class on time. Knows how long class is supposed to be and ends on the minute;
• Teach class how to wipe down and put their equipment away;
• Thank participants for coming, grab the broom and dry mop.
• Ensure rooms are clean and the equipment is in the proper place;
• Take care of the equipment like you own it, and notify the Front Desk Managers or group fitness manager if equipment breaks or needs to be replaced;
• Turns off lights if there is not another class right after yours. Leaves the doors open to vent;
• Ensure rooms are stocked with markers, towels, and spray bottles;
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Group fitness certification or CPT required
• CPR or first aid certification
• Must have 3 months of instructing experience in the past 6 months
• Physical fitness is required in order to participate in classes and show participants proper exercise techniques;
• Communication skills in order to explain difference exercise and speak in a positive, motivating way;
• Extremely dependable - rarely requires that your class be subbed, and NEVER ask for a sub within 24 hours of your class time unless it is a dire emergency;
• High energy and enthusiastic;
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles;
• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm;
• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants.
• Reach, bend, twist, pull, and stoop (bend head or body forward or downward); grasp, turn, and manipulate objects; lift, or carry objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds; stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time;
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Front's mission is to create innovative spaces that maximize the climbing experience, inspire meaningful connections, and foster an engaged community.

CORE VALUES:

Distinctive Facilities with Emotional Depth//

We design and build outstanding and unique facilities that are the "3rd place" for the broader outdoor community, and we maintain and improve our facilities with the utmost attention to detail and care. This creates a foundation for organic and fostered emotional connections with our members and between our members, leading to long-term, loyal, and proud members.

We add depth and authenticity to our facilities by supporting and contributing to our local communities through volunteerism, educated activism, and both financial and non-financial support.

Operational Prowess and Superiority//

We develop and continually improve elegant, efficient and documented operational processes that underpin a disciplined approach to effective facility operations. We look outside the climbing industry for guidance andinspiration, andstrive to be at the industry forefront in all respects. We safeguard our industry edge and protect company assets through discretion and care.

We use data to inform and guide our operations. Data gathering and analytics are foundational in improving our facilities, increasing our operational efficiency, expanding our individual capacities, and facilitating efficient teamwork. We adhere to efficient and organized business practices that utilize technologies to continually improve the level of operational excellence we promise to our members.

Employee Excellence and Growth//

We value the positive contributions of ouremployeesand strive to makeThe Frontan enjoyable yet challenging environment to accomplish important work and experience personal growth.

We value listening to and learning from one another. We endeavor to be clear and authentic in all our interactions. We value candor and diverse opinions, yet when decisions are made, we unite to achieve their success.

We have high expectations of one another-to work hard and to be thoughtful. We take pride in and maintain integrity in our work. We are disciplined, focused, and resilient.We thrive on the sharp end.Falling short of a challenging goal, when a thoughtful and concerted effort is employed, is not failure. We undertake challenging projectswith forethoughtand see them through to comprehensive completion.

We collaborate and innovate as a means to create exceptional value for ourmembers, our company, and ourselves.