Group X Instructor Les Mills

Gold's Gym Washington • Vancouver, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor—Les Mills safely leads members in Les Mills International programs, including one or more of BODYPUMP, LES MILLS CORE, RPM, BODYBALANCE, and BODYCOMBAT. Instructors learn current program releases, which are designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance. They also serve as an educational resource for members on fitness topics.

Instructors prepare for classes by arriving 10 minutes before the scheduled start, welcoming and orienting participants, preparing the program’s music and choreography, and checking class and audio equipment. During class, they explain the format, assess first-time participants discreetly, give clear instructions, monitor and correct form, offer variations for different fitness levels, and create a motivational and enjoyable environment.

After class, instructors restore the stereo and microphone, prepare the room for the next class, answer participant questions, and solicit feedback. They must keep classes on schedule, follow facility closing procedures when applicable, arrange qualified substitutes when unable to teach, attend required staff meetings, follow clock-in/out procedures, complete incident or witness reports as needed, and maintain a positive, professional attitude while promoting Gold’s Gym and GGX.

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.
• Certification in the specific Les Mills program(s) taught.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including lifting light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, and kicking.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 10 minutes before class to interact with members, orient new participants, and answer questions.
• Prepare the Les Mills program track list, music, and choreography according to the program design.
• Check that class and audio equipment are functioning correctly.
• Introduce themselves and the class format, and discreetly assess first-time participants’ fitness levels.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain a suitable music volume, tempo, and class atmosphere.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment for participants.
• Return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and place, and prepare the room for the next class.
• Answer participant questions and concerns and solicit feedback.
• Ensure classes begin and end promptly, adjusting 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 when unable to teach a scheduled class and notify the Group Exercise Motivator Manager if there is difficulty finding one.
• Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules; substitutions and cancellations should be rare.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Follow clock-in and clock-out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident and witness reports as needed following accidents.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, and members.
• Promote Gold’s Gym and GGX.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Complimentary membership at all Gold’s Gym PNW clubs, including tanning, red light therapy, and guest privileges for regularly scheduled employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed