Barre Instructor

Life Time • Stamford, CT

2d

About The Position

The Barre Instructor provides group fitness instruction in a safe, entertaining, educational, and motivating environment, promoting fitness and positive self-esteem. Instructors serve as a fitness resource for participants, build positive relationships that encourage continued attendance, meet daily class attendance goals, and promote Life Time programs, products, and services.

The role may include teaching a variety of Life Time group fitness formats. LIFE BARRE classes draw on traditional ballet movements and use high-repetition, precise isometric movements at and away from the barre to engage muscles, improve posture, and support full range of motion. Other formats described include strength, cardio, boxing and kickboxing, cycling, dance, yoga, older-adult fitness, and coached group training classes.

The position pays a class rate of $70.00 to $105.00, based on experience, qualifications, and class duration. The rate covers 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, potentially including 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 challenging and entertaining classes.
• Educate participants on correct form and alternative movements during fitness routines.
• Listen attentively to members, answer questions, and engage in conversation before and after classes.
• Clean and organize the studio after each class.
• Provide current music that entertains and motivates while ensuring appropriate language.
• Promote Life Time promotions, programs, products, and services, with particular emphasis on encouraging participation in Life Time classes.
• Consistently meet daily class attendance goals.
• Serve as a fitness resource for class participants and encourage continued class attendance.

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; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans; parental leave and adoption assistance; paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave; and a deferred compensation plan if income requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED