Group Exercise/Spinning Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Welcome to the 4,000± acre luxury master-planned community of Fiddler’s Creek, a Gulf Bay Development. The vibrant community represents an evolution of the private club experience, a welcoming, relaxed and comfortable lifestyle that is reflected in the warm and graceful attentiveness of the staff and the sense of genuine community among members. Fiddler’s Creek and Gulf Bay employees and contractors have a strong sense of responsibility, loyalty, confidentiality, and ethics. Each individual possesses great initiative with a deep understanding of their individual role and a passion for the luxury club and service market.

BASIC SUMMARY:

Instruct group exercise and/or spinning/indoor cycling fitness classes for all ages and skill levels.   Promote and encourage participation in the Club’s Fitness program. Evaluate, educate and motivate members/guests and guarantee member/guest satisfaction and safety in matters concerning the fitness industry. Professionalism, friendly and outgoing personality, enthusiasm, passion for fitness industry, great communication skills and a helpful attitude are the cornerstone characteristics of this position. This is a 1099 position.  

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote healthy lifestyles by teaching spinning/indoor cycling classes to the members/guests in accordance with standards in a safe, effective manner. 
• Motivating and encouraging members in a group fitness setting while instructing cardio, strength training, water aerobics, stretch, Yoga, core and/or Pilates Classes.
• Conduct member orientations, to include, but not limited to: exercise leadership in cardiovascular conditioning and stretching guidelines.  
• Supervise and assist members and guests using the studio to ensure facility standards are being followed.
• Assist in the maintenance of the equipment.
• Attend all scheduled meetings.
• Maintain accurate payroll paperwork.
• Promote Spa services/treatments and Fitness programs.
• Assist in all areas of Spa/Sports Operations as needed.
• Assist other operations with special projects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Group Exercise certification from nationally accredited institution: Cooper, AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NASM, etc
• Current nationally accredited Spin or Indoor Cycling certification. (Spinning only)
• Teaching yoga requires a Yoga certification such as a 200-hour program accredited by the Yoga Alliance
• Instructing Pilates requires a Pilates Certification: Balanced Body, Peak, Stott, etc
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Provide valid certifications upon hire date. 
• Must maintain all required certifications during employment.
• Provide consistent professional fitness class in accordance with fitness protocol and accepted certification practices.
• Design a safe, effective, and innovative exercise program personalized to the fitness level of the members and/or guests.
• Incorporate new techniques, methods and developments into fitness classes.
• Listen effectively and to speak English. 
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Achieve positive guest relations and maximize guest satisfaction by providing accurate, appropriate and immediate responses to all members’/guests’ requests and concerns in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work without constant direct supervision.
• Work in a team environment.
• Committed to working rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. 
• Schedule vacations during the off-season months.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – ABILITY TO:

• Grasp, lift, push/pull, carry or transport up to 50 lbs. 
• Push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Stand for length of scheduled shift.  
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms.

All Employees and Contractors are required to complete a drug Screening and background check.