Description

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Reports to: Group Exercise Director

Job Description

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 supervisor of substitution
• Keep members informed of events and activities and encourage participation
• Support special events to promote 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 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 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 year 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 club neat and clean
• Assist with Service Days
• Willingness to assist with acac programs, special events, or activities outside your department
• When supervisor or team members calls or emails, promptly return contact
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver outstanding service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, 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.