Fitness Instructor

Invited•Rancho Mirage, CA

About The Position

The Fitness Instructor leads engaging, results-oriented group fitness classes for club members and creates a positive, motivating environment that supports members in pursuing their fitness goals. The instructor provides expert guidance, attends to individual needs, and helps ensure classes are safe and effective while fostering community and commitment to health and wellness. The role maintains a service-oriented classroom, recognizes members, promotes fitness activities and club amenities, and provides personalized service. It also involves helping design class curricula, updating choreography and music, maintaining equipment and supplies, completing administrative and close-business tasks, and keeping assigned areas orderly. The instructor follows club standards and procedures, participates in team activities and continuing education, and adapts to additional duties as needed. The role reports directly to the Fitness Manager and/or Fitness Director. The schedule follows weekly attendance requirements, may involve additional hours as needed, and may include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience as a group fitness trainer, with proficiency in developing and leading personalized fitness programs.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification obtained within the last 6 months.
Certified group exercise instructor through AFAA, ISSA, NETA, or ACE.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to educate and motivate clients.
Ability to assess individual fitness levels and develop tailored exercise programs.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. on occasion.
Availability to work weekends and/or holidays as required and additional hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

College degree in health, fitness, exercise science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead engaging, results-oriented fitness classes and provide guidance that addresses members’ individual needs and supports safety and effectiveness.
Maintain a service-oriented group exercise classroom, recognize members, and provide safe and effective exercise guidance.
Connect with members and promote fitness activities, encouraging interaction in and out of class.
Provide personalized service, including towel and water service while members exercise.
Promote facility amenities, programs, and the club professionally and in alignment with club standards and values.
Help design class curricula using current fitness trends and popular formats; regularly update choreography and music playlists.
Attend continuing education opportunities provided through various partners.
Complete class administrative work required by operating standards.
Maintain classroom equipment in good working condition and restock supplies as needed.
Perform close-business functions according to club guidelines and procedures.
Complete daily assignments and maintain orderly, organized workspaces, entry areas, equipment, and materials.
Serve as a fitness role model and inspire confidence in the group exercise area.
Follow company, club, and departmental standards, policies, procedures, manuals, and instructions; maintain safe working habits and good conduct.
Pursue personal and professional growth, including maintaining relevant certifications and continuous improvement.
Manage time efficiently, address issues using available resources, communicate professionally, remain calm under pressure, and attend to detail.
Attend daily line-ups and participate as requested.
Support colleagues and perform additional functions as directed.
Adhere to weekly attendance requirements, work additional hours as needed, and be available to work weekends and/or holidays as required.