IGNITE Group Exercise Instructor

Asphalt Green•New York, NY

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Asphalt Green is seeking an experienced, energetic, and technically strong IGNITE Group Exercise Instructor to lead our signature IGNITE classes at the Battery Park City campus. IGNITE is a small-group functional fitness class that combines strength, conditioning, and cardiovascular training using equipment such as Concept2 rowers, SkiErgs, barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. The instructor is responsible for demonstrating and coaching movements safely, managing workout timing, identifying and correcting movement flaws, providing positive feedback, and creating a challenging but supportive class experience. This role requires a strong foundation in functional fitness, bodybuilding, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, and group coaching, along with the ability to communicate clearly and make quick, effective movement corrections. IGNITE gives members the opportunity to build strength, conditioning, movement quality, and confidence in a structured small-group environment. The IGNITE Group Exercise Instructor helps participants safely perform complex and demanding movements while maintaining the energy and pace of the class. Strong coaching ensures members are challenged appropriately, understand proper technique, and feel supported throughout their workout. This role also helps build community and long-term engagement by creating a welcoming, encouraging, and high-quality fitness experience.

Requirements

Experience demonstrating and coaching functional fitness movements in a group setting.
Experience coaching bodybuilding, Olympic lifting, and powerlifting exercises using dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells.
Experience coaching movements including squats, deadlifts, snatches, cleans, presses, and related variations.
Experience demonstrating and coaching Concept2 rowers and SkiErgs.
Current fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization such as AFAA, ACE, NASM, or a comparable credential; CFL1 or USAW Level 1 certification may also qualify.
Current CPR/AED certification.
Strong understanding of proper movement mechanics and exercise safety.
Ability to quickly identify movement flaws and provide effective corrective cues.
Ability to provide safe exercise modifications and progressions.
Comfort operating a timer clock and managing structured workout intervals.
Strong verbal communication and group coaching skills.
Ability to coach effectively without the use of a microphone.
Ability to create a positive, professional, and inclusive participant experience.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience coaching functional fitness, strength and conditioning, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, or similar group formats.
Advanced or additional certifications in Olympic lifting, strength and conditioning, functional fitness, or related disciplines.
Experience coaching small-group strength and conditioning classes.
Experience programming or supporting structured functional fitness workouts.
Experience coaching participants with varying levels of strength and movement experience.
Experience building and retaining a consistent class following.
Experience working in a commercial fitness center, performance facility, CrossFit-style environment, nonprofit fitness program, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Lead safe, engaging, and technically sound IGNITE classes.
Coach group classes using dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, Concept2 rowers, SkiErgs, and other functional training equipment.
Demonstrate and coach proper technique on Concept2 rowers and SkiErgs.
Demonstrate and coach functional fitness, bodybuilding, Olympic lifting, and powerlifting movements.
Teach movements including squats, deadlifts, presses, snatches, cleans, clean and jerk, and appropriate variations.
Provide clear verbal instruction throughout each class.
Identify movement flaws quickly and provide corrections within one or two clear cues.
Provide modifications and progressions based on participant ability and movement quality.
Maintain strong awareness of participant safety throughout class.
Operate a timer clock to maintain structured workout intervals and class timing.
Manage transitions between exercises, stations, and workout segments efficiently.
Maintain the pace and flow of the class while ensuring participants understand the workout.
Prepare equipment and class space before each session.
Ensure equipment is used safely and returned appropriately after class.
Follow established IGNITE programming, safety expectations, and class standards.
Provide ongoing positive feedback and encouragement.
Coach participants with empathy, professionalism, and respect.
Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants with different experience levels.
Build and maintain strong rapport with members.
Support member engagement, community, and retention.
Help participants feel challenged while maintaining appropriate safety and technique.
Respond professionally to participant questions, concerns, or coaching needs.
Maintain clear communication with the Group Exercise Manager regarding scheduling, class needs, equipment, participant concerns, or operational issues.
Collaborate with fellow Fitness and Group Exercise staff.
Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
Maintain all required certifications.
Continue developing knowledge of functional fitness, strength and conditioning, Olympic lifting, and movement coaching.
Represent Asphalt Green professionally in all interactions with members, staff, and guests.