Barre Instructor

Life Time • Parsippany, NJ

8d

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides engaging, educational group fitness instruction in a safe environment, serves as a fitness resource for participants, and builds positive relationships that encourage continued class attendance. The instructor 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/kickboxing, barre, cycling, dance, yoga, active-aging, and small-group training classes. The LIFE BARRE format is rooted in traditional ballet and uses high-repetition, precise isometric movements on and off the barre to engage muscles, improve posture, and support range of motion.

The instructor teaches challenging and entertaining classes, educates participants on proper form and exercise modifications, answers questions, and engages with members before and after class. They also keep the studio organized and clean after each class and select current, motivating music with appropriate language. The position pays a class rate of $50.00 to $85.00, based on experience, qualifications, and class duration; the rate covers class time and associated pre- and post-class working time.

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 class 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 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, particularly 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.
• Eligible full-time team members may receive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Eligible full-time team members may receive short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Eligible full-time team members may receive life insurance.
• Eligible full-time team members may receive pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
• Eligible full-time team members may receive parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Eligible full-time team members may receive paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
• Eligible full-time team members may receive a deferred compensation plan if they meet the required income threshold.

What This Job Offers

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