Group Exercise Instructor - Fayetteville

Fitness Connection•Fayetteville, NC

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor (GXI) leads members through pre-arranged group exercise formats designed to improve overall fitness, strength, and endurance while maintaining participant safety. The GXI also educates members on fitness and reports directly to the Regional Fitness Programming Manager. Before class, the instructor arrives 10 to 15 minutes early to interact with participants, answer questions, learn about their fitness progress and capabilities, prepare appropriate music, and check equipment and microphones. During class, the instructor introduces the class format, assesses first-time participants as privately as possible, gives clear instructions, monitors exercise form, offers variations for different fitness levels, and creates a motivating and enjoyable environment. After class, the instructor returns music and microphones, prepares the room for the next class, answers participant questions, and solicits feedback. The role also includes maintaining the class schedule, arranging an approved substitute when needed, attending required staff meetings, accurately recording time, preparing incident or witness reports when necessary, promoting the company and its group exercise program, and maintaining a positive, professional attitude. Instructors must follow applicable COVID-19/CDC guidelines and facility closing procedures when teaching the final class of the day.

Requirements

Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and group exercise principles.
Knowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics.
Ability to perform a variety of exercise routines.
Positive and effective interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment.
Verifiable proof of education or certification for any specialized skill formats the instructor will teach.
Current company-approved national group exercise instructor certification.
CPR/AED certification and basic first-aid training, which must be obtained if not already held.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as membership agreements.
Ability to respond to common customer or member inquiries and complaints and effectively present information to members.
Ability to meet the physical demands of bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, kicking, and lifting 20-pound weights.

Responsibilities

Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before class to interact with members, answer questions, learn about their progress and capabilities, and orient new participants.
Wear appropriate fitness attire and footwear, following the stated COVID-19/CDC guidance.
Prepare suitable class music and check that equipment and microphones are functioning and ready.
Participate in events promoting class formats as needed.
Introduce the instructor and class format, identify first-time participants, and assess their fitness level as privately as possible.
Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an environment conducive to hearing, teaching, learning, and enjoyment.
Monitor participants' form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
Create a motivational and fun class environment and interact positively with members.
Deliver classes that meet or exceed company standards and promote adherence to COVID-19/CDC guidance.
Remove music and return the microphone after class, and leave the room ready for the next class.
Answer participant questions or concerns and solicit class feedback.
Ensure classes start and finish promptly and adjust class flow when needed to maintain the schedule.
Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
Find a qualified, approved substitute and notify the GXD if a scheduled class cannot be taught or a substitute cannot be found.
Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules.
Attend required staff meetings as necessary.
Follow time-recording procedures accurately and promptly.
Prepare incident and/or witness reports when necessary after accidents.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, and members.
Promote Fitness Connection and its Group Exercise program.