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Les Mills Instructor
Kaizen House of Athletics | Fitness Operations Department
Reports To: Program Director
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Join the Experience at Kaizen
At Kaizen House of Athletics, our mission is to help individuals become the best version of themselves—physically, mentally, and personally. Guided by the philosophy of continuous improvement and grounded in a People First culture, we are committed to creating an environment where members feel supported, challenged, and empowered. By combining exceptional service, meaningful connections, and a high-performance atmosphere, we are building a community that inspires lasting growth and success.
The Role
As a Les Mills Instructor, you are responsible delivering pre-choreographed Les Mills programming with precision, energy, and motivation while guiding participants through structured workouts. Each Instructor creates a dynamic, challenging, and inclusive environment that encourages participants of all fitness levels to push their limits safely, improve performance, and achieve their personal wellness goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Les Mills classes following official choreography and program standards.
- Deliver prechoreographed workouts with accurate timing, coaching cues, and structured progression in alignment with Les Mills programming.
- Demonstrate proper technique for ensuring safe and effective movement execution.
- Provide modifications per Les Mills program guidance.
- Monitor participants during class and provide encouragement, feedback, and corrections when necessary.
- Ensure all classes begin and end on schedule.
- Create a welcoming, motivating, and inclusive class environment.
- Stay current with Les Mills certifications as required by Les Mills.
- Build positive relationships with members and promote participation in group fitness programs.
Training Philosophy
At Kaizen, training is a service rooted in trust, expertise, and genuine human connection. We believe great coaching begins with understanding the individual—their goals, motivations, and aspirations. Our purpose is not simply to deliver workouts, but to provide a personalized experience that empowers members to achieve lasting physical, mental, and personal growth. The most meaningful results occur when exceptional coaching meets a member's commitment to becoming their best.
Qualifications
- Current Les Mills certification required prior to hire.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- CPR/AED certification required.
- High level of organization and followup discipline
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment
- Passion for fitness, wellness, and personal growth.
- Preferred: 1 years of personal training experience, a related degree, luxury fitness or hospitality experience, and/or specialty certifications.
Compensation Structure
Compensation for this role includes - base pay & commission per class. Additional incentive pay eligible based on individual and team performance.
Why Kaizen
At Kaizen, you're not just joining a team—you're becoming part of a community committed to growth, accountability, and excellence. We believe in continuous improvement and creating meaningful experiences for our members and teammates alike. Every day presents an opportunity to learn, grow, and be better.
Kaizen House of Athletics proudly offers industry-leading Les Mills programming designed to deliver exceptional member experiences, measurable results, and world-class coaching.
BODYPUMP® – A scientifically designed barbell-based strength training class that builds muscular endurance, increases strength, and improves overall fitness through high-repetition resistance training.
LES MILLS SHAPES® – A low-impact, strength-focused workout that blends Pilates, barre, and functional movement to improve core strength, mobility, flexibility, and body awareness.
LES MILLS CEREMONY HYROX® – An immersive, athletic training experience that combines strength, conditioning, and performance-based movement in a motivating group environment designed to challenge and inspire participants.
LES MILLS STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT® – A progressive strength training program focused on building foundational movement patterns, increasing muscular strength, and developing long-term training confidence through structured coaching and periodized programming.