Group Exercise Instructor - Sparks

Fitness Connection•Sparks, NV

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 instructor also educates members about fitness and reports directly to the Regional Fitness Programming Manager. Actual duties may vary slightly. Before class, the GXI arrives 10 to 15 minutes early to interact with members, answer questions, learn about their fitness progress and capabilities, and orient new participants. The instructor prepares appropriate music, checks equipment and microphones, and wears suitable fitness attire and footwear that meet the stated guidelines. The GXI may participate in events promoting class formats. During class, the GXI introduces themself and the class format, identifies first-time participants and assesses their fitness level privately where possible, gives clear instructions, monitors form, and offers variations for different fitness levels. The instructor creates a motivating, enjoyable environment, engages positively with members, and delivers classes in accordance with company standards and COVID-19/CDC guidelines. After class, the GXI removes music, returns the microphone, prepares the room for the next class, answers participants’ questions, and solicits feedback. Additional duties include starting and ending classes promptly, following facility closing procedures when teaching the last class, arranging a qualified and approved substitute when unable to teach and notifying the Group Exercise Director (GXD) of substitute issues, attending required staff meetings, recording time correctly and promptly, preparing incident or witness reports as needed, and maintaining a positive, professional attitude. The GXI also promotes COVID-19/CDC adherence, Fitness Connection, and its Group Exercise program.

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.
Provide verifiable proof of education or certification for specialized skill formats instructed.
Hold a current company-approved national GXI certification.
Have or obtain CPR/AED certification and basic first-aid training.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business-related documents such as membership agreements.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to members.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, kicking, and lifting 20-pound weights; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Responsibilities

Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before class to interact with members, answer questions, inquire about fitness progress, and orient new participants.
Understand participants’ fitness capabilities and assess first-time participants’ fitness levels as privately as possible.
Prepare appropriate music, check equipment, and have microphones ready.
Wear appropriate fitness attire and proper footwear, following the stated clothing guidelines.
Participate in events promoting class formats as needed.
Introduce themself and the class format, provide clear verbal instructions, and maintain an environment conducive to teaching, learning, and enjoyment.
Monitor participants’ exercise form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
Create a motivating and fun class environment and interact positively with members.
Deliver group exercise classes that meet or exceed company standards and follow COVID-19/CDC guidelines.
Remove music, return the microphone, and leave the room ready for the next class.
Answer participants’ questions and concerns and solicit class feedback.
Ensure classes begin and end promptly and adjust class flow as needed to meet the schedule.
Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
Find a qualified, approved substitute when unable to teach a scheduled class and notify the GXD if there is difficulty finding one.
Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules and make substitute or cancellation arrangements rare.
Attend required staff meetings as necessary.
Follow time-recording procedures correctly and promptly.
Prepare incident and witness reports as needed after accidents.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, and members.
Promote COVID-19/CDC adherence, Fitness Connection, and the Fitness Connection Group Exercise program.