Group Exercise Instructor

OVERVIEW: 

The Group Exercise Instructor plans, instructs, and leads members participating in group fitness programs; ensures the proper maintenance of fitness center exercise and audio equipment; demonstrates proper exercise techniques; assists members by answering questions about Club4Fitness and promotes repeat attendance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or ability required.

·         Prepares choreography and instructs members in various level of group fitness techniques; provides feedback to participants regarding their performance level.

·         Maintains order and control over members participating in group fitness activities.

·         Obtains, maintains, and secures fitness and audio equipment in compliance with acceptable standards to ensure the long life of equipment.

·         Protects the Club4Fitness interests by observing and preventing potentials for liabilities due to injuries; ensures the safety of all participants.

·         Ensures members submit printed ticket for each class attended to document class attendance and appropriate membership type.

·         Provides excellent and courteous customer service to members; maintains awareness of and promotes all group fitness activities; encourages continuous attendance.

·         Promotes an engaging and welcoming environment to all employees, members and visitors

·         Responsible for ensuring that all studios are clean and organized and all Group Exercise equipment is properly maintained

·         Participates in the launch and on-going performance of new procedures, programs, training and certifications within the arena of Group Exercise, including Spin/indoor cycling activities

·         Teaches a minimum of 3 classes per week on the schedule

·         Attend group exercise meetings as assigned by the VP – Personal Training & Fitness Programming or Managing Partner or the Group Fitness Manager of any region or Club

·         Performs all other related work as assigned

*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 employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities. and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Of special note:  All department directors, personal trainers, and group exercise instructors assigned to the respective club report directly to the General Manager when on-site at any Club4 facility.**

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: 

The position reports directly to the assigned Group Exercise Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Knowledge, skills & abilities:

·         Hard working, goal oriented, enthusiastic, and energetic.

·         Solid work ethic with strong decision-making skills

·         Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal direction and supervision

·         Superior customer service skills, preferably in the fitness industry

·         Solid supervisory, diplomacy and listening skills

·         Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism

2) Minimum certifications/education/experience level:

·         One (1) year of previous experience leading specific group fitness programming as instructor

·         High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required

·         Certification relevant to fitness class being taught (e.g. Les Mills certifications)

·         CPR/AED Certification

·         First Aide Certification

Reasonable accommodations may be possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CLUB4 Fitness is a membership-oriented health facility offering a wide array of classes and equipment that allow our members to achieve their health and fitness goals. At every CLUB4 Fitness location, you’ll enjoy the best workout classes with outstanding service and an unbeatable atmosphere. With beautifully designed facilities and a diverse selection of machines and equipment, CLUB4 Fitness offers a truly unique experience.