Barre Instructor
About The Position
The Group Fitness Instructor provides engaging, educational group fitness instruction in a safe environment and serves as a fitness resource for class participants. The instructor builds positive relationships with members to encourage continued attendance, meets daily class attendance goals, and promotes Life Time programs, products, and services. Instructors may teach a variety of group fitness formats, including strength, cardio, boxing/kickboxing, barre, cycle, dance, yoga, ARORA, and small-group training. The LIFE BARRE format is rooted in traditional ballet and uses high-repetition, precise isometric movements at and away from the barre to engage muscles and support posture and range of motion. The role includes educating participants on proper form and alternative movements, answering questions, engaging with members before and after classes, and cleaning and organizing the studio after each class. Instructors provide current, motivating music appropriate for the class. The position pays a class rate of $50.00 to $85.00, based on experience, qualifications, and class duration; the rate covers all working time associated with teaching, including pre- and post-class work. Life Time team members receive a subsidized membership, discounts on Life Time products and services, a 401(k) plan with a company discretionary match for team members age 21 and older, training and professional development, and paid sick leave where required by law. Full-time team members are eligible for additional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans; parental leave and adoption assistance; paid time off; and a deferred compensation plan if income requirements are met.
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, which may include 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
- Teach a variety of challenging and entertaining classes and develop positive relationships with participants.
- Educate participants on correct form and alternative movements during fitness routines.
- Listen to members, answer questions, and engage in conversation before and after classes.
- Clean and organize the studio space after each class.
- Provide current music that entertains and motivates while ensuring appropriate language.
- Promote Life Time promotions, programs, products, and services, and encourage participation in Life Time classes.
- Consistently meet daily class attendance goals.
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: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Full-time team members: short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Full-time team members: life insurance.
- Full-time team members: pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
- Full-time team members: parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Full-time team members: paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
- Full-time team members meeting the required income threshold: deferred compensation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
