Group Exercise Instructor

The Group Exercise Instructor provides group fitness instruction, monitors and educates members on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class members.

Essential Duties + Responsibilities:

• Organize and lead group exercise sessions
• Provide individualized instruction while leading the entire group fitness class
• Teach scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provide adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down
• Instructs class participants on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques and demonstrate exercises; identifies different muscle groups and teach appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles
• Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class
• Attempt to know each exercise participant’s name and their individual fitness goals
• Develop relationships with members and encourage each participant to achieve his or her personal fitness goals
• Ensure that personal or mechanical problems don’t detract from the member’s positive group fitness experience
• Monitor and record class attendance
• Arrive early and stay after class to assist, answer questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants
• Circulate around the exercise area while instructing
• Assist in promoting other health and fitness related programs each class
• Advise management of specific exercise areas requiring attention
• Complete class checklist for area cleanliness
• Attend all scheduled meetings and training workshops
• Keeps management informed of member and facility needs
• Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to at all times
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching group exercise experience preferred
• High School or GED Diploma
• Certified Instructor (ACE, AFAA) or equivalent and maintain certification standards preferred
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Strong leadership qualities
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational with large groups
• Professional manner and appearance
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills
• Have normal hearing with or without device