What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Fitness Instructor position at Active Wellness?
Location: The Summit at Lantana - Austin, TX
Pay Transparency: (DOE; $7.25 per administrative hour, $35.00 - $45.00 per group fitness class hour) Minimum rates may vary based on local wage laws. Pay depends on factors including site location, specialty, certifications, work experience, and other business needs.
Role and Responsibilities
Group Fitness Instructors are expected to teach safe and effective classes for our members and are required to maintain educational standards commensurate with Active Wellness quality.
Specific Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Ability to teach various forms of group fitness classes for general and active aging populations, as well as for those with limited fitness experience.
- Assist members in using safe and effective exercise form during their Workouts
- Support, teach, and encourage members to meet their fitness goals
- Attend department meetings, complete mandated safety trainings, and continuing education classes to keep certifications current.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly fitness environment.
- Ability to conduct classes and activities in a professional, supportive manner.
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, squatting and lifting.
- Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others. Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance.
- Work as a TEAM with all other departments
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Other Functions
- Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered throughout the center.
- Promote center services and activities
- Assist with cleanliness and upkeep of group fitness equipment.
- Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings
- Handle injury and illness and security incident reporting
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- AA Degree preferred
- 2 years Group Exercise experience preferred.
- Cycle, Yoga and Pilates Mat experience are highly preferred.
- Customer service oriented ability to teach Group Fitness Classes
- Current nationally recognized Group Fitness Certification or specialty class certificate, specialty class license (i.e. Zumba®, etc.).
- Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
- AED/CPR/First Aid Certified
- Proof of citizenship or legal status
Physical and Working Conditions
- Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others
- Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs
- Fitness club environment
- Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standards
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
Active Wellness LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $7 - $45