What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Fitness Director position at US Fitness?
Summary Objective:
Provide oversight, development and direction to the Group Fitness program, train, manage, and direct all Group Fitness Instructors, and develop programs that appeal to a wide variety of members.
Essential Functions:
- Deliver the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time
- Develop a monthly group fitness class schedule that meets a variety of member needs
- Promote class schedule and encourage members to cross-train and experiment with formats
- Recruit, audition, hire, evaluate, and manage group fitness staff
- Maintain and distribute updated group fitness class schedule
- Monitor industry trends and standards and modify programs accordingly
- Coordinate and lead department meetings
Employee Benefits:
All US Fitness team members receive:
- Complimentary Membership and Guest Privileges
- Discounts on Personal Training, Mind&Body, Aquatics, and Kids Programs
- Discounts on Serenity Day Spa Services and all apparel
- Employee Referral Gift
- In-house Continuing Education Credits and CEC Reimbursement
Additional Full Time Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits and Group Life Insurance Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain online schedule through appropriate systems, updating as necessary
- Analyze class schedule monthly to insure maximum schedule performance
- Analyze formats and classes offered based on member demands
- Update front-desk staff on current schedules and instructors
- Manage and update instructor contact list
- Ensure proper class coverage through substitutes, teach class when necessary
- Compile announcements to be made at each class
- Coordinate and promote events at least once per quarter
- Insure class attendance is recorded for every class offered on the schedule
- Review reports to analyze cost per head, capacity and overall usage
- Submit accurate payroll information to General Manager in a timely fashion (generally six days after pay period ends)
- Teach group fitness classes while abiding by monthly limits as established by General Manager and Corporate Director of Group Fitness
- Participate in all meetings and trainings as required
- Coordinate ongoing training programs and continuing education opportunities for instructors
- Maintain all certification information for staff and ensure all certifications are up to date
- Observe and evaluate classes on a regular basis
- Provide evaluations to each permanent instructor at least once per quarter
- Report safety issues or injuries to General Manager and competes accident/witness reports as needed
- Inspect group fitness equipment weekly, keep inventory, and report repair needs to Maintenance Director, General Manager and Corporate Director
- Manage communication with members regarding requests or changes to classes and schedules
- Assume other duties as assigned
- Work early morning, evening, and weekend hours as necessary
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Ability to motivate and nurture others
- Strong work ethic that includes punctuality, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
- Outwardly facing professional appearance
- Confidence and desire to create new relationships quickly
- Ability to quickly acquire and apply new knowledge and skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Ability to handle challenging customer experiences with patience, tact, and professionalism
- Ability to manage team members effectively
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel)
Relocation:Candidates outside of the specified area are welcome to apply but if selected for an interview, they must be willing to travel at own cost. Relocation assistance is not offered.
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US FITNESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
US Fitness is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all hiring and employment practices strictly in accordance with applicable employment discrimination laws and regulations. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any classification protected under federal, state, or local law is a violation of our policy and is illegal. The Company does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), pregnancy, protected veteran status, status as a uniformed service member under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“uniformed service member status”), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or other categories defined by federal, state, or local law.
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