Fitness Instructor

Marriott Vacations Worldwide•Upper Grand Lagoon, FL

About The Position

clubTHRIVE® is Marriott Vacation Club's branded program for fitness and wellness activities, bringing fitness out of the gym and into resort settings at vacation destinations around the world. The Fitness Instructor delivers classes tailored to the vacation lifestyle across the program's four focus areas: Refuel, Renew, Move, and Explore. The role helps create healthy, uplifting, and memorable vacation experiences that support guests' physical and mental well-being. The instructor leads group classes and personalized training, assesses participants' fitness levels, and develops exercise programs and provides fitness counseling within clubTHRIVE standards. The position also includes welcoming and assisting Owners and guests, maintaining professional relationships and service, following company policies and safety standards, and performing other reasonable duties as requested.

Requirements

Obtain a group fitness certification within 30 days of hire.
For resorts offering the RUN level program, obtain a personal training certification within 90 days of hire.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Meet the role's physical demands, including reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, grasping and manipulating objects, using stairs or service ramps, carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods.
Have attention to customer service and a professional, pleasant personality.

Responsibilities

Instruct group fitness classes at participants' ability levels, including aqua aerobics, stretching, mind-body, cardio/strength, outdoor nature walks, senior classes, and youth classes.
Deliver classes enthusiastically and engagingly to promote a safe, fun, and relaxing atmosphere.
Instruct personalized, small-group, semi-private classes, and one-on-one personal training.
Assess individuals' current exercise programs and fitness levels, develop personalized exercise programs, and provide fitness counseling within clubTHRIVE program standards.
Welcome and acknowledge Owners and guests, anticipate and address their service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and show genuine interest and appreciation.
Maintain professionalism and use clear, professional language when interacting with Owners, guests, and coworkers.
Develop positive working relationships, support coworkers in reaching common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to feedback.
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to a manager, and complete safety training and certifications.
Follow company policies and procedures, maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect confidential and proprietary information, and safeguard company assets.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.