What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Fitness Instructor position at Sonnenalp Properties?
The Sonnenalp Club in Edwards is hiring a part-time Group Fitness Instructor who is passionate about motivating members and delivering high-quality group fitness experiences.
This position will be posted through April 30, 2026 or until the position is filled.
Wage: Commission ($30 - $55/hour)
- Pilates Reformer Instructor- to teach classes on Saturdays and Sundays for up to 4 students. Pilates reformer certification required.
- Tai Chi Instructor- to instruct 2 classes per week at the Sonnenalp Club. Tai Chi certification required.
Typical Schedule: Weekly Group Fitness Instructors needed for classes weekday and weekend openings.
Primary Purpose of Position:
Lead and provide group exercise program instruction though effective verbal and physical demonstration to promote physical wellness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create safe and effective group exercise routines/sequences.
- Articulate clear instructions verbally
- Demonstrate physically the correct form/posture being taught.
- Offers feedback regarding proper form using any equipment or props.
- Is capable of receiving feedback; applies feedback to improve performance
- Is consistently at work and on time and prepared to instruct with all props or equipment ready.
- Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
- Completes administrative tasks correctly and timely.
- Adapts to changes in the work environment.
- Follows instructions and protocols; responds to management direction; supports organizations goals and values.
- Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Education/Experience:
- Nationally recognized group fitness certification.
- A minimum 1 year of group fitness instructor experience.
- CPR certification
- Maintains current certifications.
- Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
Special Skills/Equipment:
- Personable and welcoming attitude to all members and guests in facility.
- Knowledge of the fitness industry and fitness equipment.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
- Able to communicate via email in a timely manner
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Must maintain good physical fitness, able to lift at least 25 pounds and move boxes above shoulder level and must be able to stand for substantial periods of time working at the front desk, walking the facility and/or doing physical inventory.
- Visual acuity and hearing to recognize emergency situations and take effective courses of action
- The employee is frequently required to walk, reach, push and pull with hands, arms and legs; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities are required by this job include depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Seasonal & Part-Time Benefits:
- Resort Discounts
- Holiday Pay & Sick Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan & Roth 401(k) *After one year and 1000 hours worked
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parking Credit or Discounted Bus Passes
- Employee Meal
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Salary : $30 - $55