Aqua Aerobics Group Fitness Instructor

Life Time Inc.•Columbia, SC
•$50 - $85

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides group fitness instruction through entertaining, educational, and fun classes that promote fitness and positive self-esteem in a safe environment. The instructor acts as a fitness resource for class participants and builds positive relationships with members to encourage continued attendance. The role is responsible for meeting daily class attendance goals and promoting Life Time programs, products, and services. Instructors may teach a variety of group fitness formats, including strength, cardio, boxing and kickboxing, barre, cycle, dance, yoga, ARORA, and SGT formats. The posting describes classes such as LIFT, SHRED, MAXOUT, XTREME, REMIXX, STRIKE, LIFE BARRE, AMP, EDG, PWR, DANZE, SURRENDER YIN, ROOT HATHA, FLOW VINYASA, GTX, ULTRA FIT, and ALPHA. The position pays a class rate of $50.00 to $85.00, depending on experience, qualifications, and class duration. The class rate compensates for all working time associated with teaching classes, including time in class and pre- and post-class work.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 1 year of fitness instructor work experience.
  • CPR/AED certification.
  • At least one Group Exercise Certification from NASM, ACE, AFAA, or AEA.
  • Ability to perform aerobic activity for the duration of a class, including activities that may involve standing, walking, climbing, balancing, running, crawling, and kneeling.
  • Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift 100 pounds.
  • Ability to perform exercises specific to the assigned class.

Responsibilities

  • Develop positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining classes.
  • Educate participants on correct form and alternative moves during fitness routines.
  • Listen attentively to members, answer questions, and engage in conversation before and after classes.
  • Clean and organize the studio space after each class.
  • Provide current music for each class that entertains and motivates while ensuring appropriate language.
  • Promote Life Time promotions, programs, products, and services, and encourage participation in Life Time classes.

Benefits

  • Fully subsidized membership.
  • Discounts on Life Time products and services.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match for team members age 21 and older.
  • Training and professional development.
  • Paid sick leave where required by law.
  • Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Full-time team members are eligible for short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Full-time team members are eligible for life insurance.
  • Full-time team members are eligible for pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
  • Full-time team members are eligible for parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Full-time team members are eligible for paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
  • Full-time team members may be eligible for a deferred compensation plan if they meet the required income threshold.
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