Group Exercise Instructor - Arlington

Fitness Connection•Arlington, TX

22d•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 instructor also educates members about fitness and reports directly to the Regional Fitness Programming Manager. Actual duties may vary slightly. The GXI prepares for classes by arriving 10 to 15 minutes early, interacting with participants, preparing appropriate music and equipment, and ensuring microphones are ready. During class, the instructor introduces the format, gives clear instructions, monitors participants' form, adapts exercises for different fitness levels, and creates a motivational environment. After class, the instructor puts away music and equipment, restores the room, answers questions, and solicits feedback. Additional responsibilities include keeping classes on schedule, arranging an approved substitute when unable to teach, attending required staff meetings, recording time accurately, preparing incident or witness reports when needed, promoting the company's programs and COVID-19/CDC adherence, and maintaining a positive, professional attitude.

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 formats taught, such as Yoga, Pilates, or specified senior fitness programs.
Current company-approved national Group Exercise Instructor certification.
CPR/AED certification and basic first-aid training, obtained if not already held.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as membership agreements.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or members.
Ability to effectively present information to members.

Responsibilities

Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before class to interact with members, answer questions, check on fitness progress, and orient new participants.
Know participants individually and be familiar with their fitness capabilities.
Wear appropriate fitness attire and footwear, follow COVID-19/CDC guidelines, and ensure clothing does not obscure proper movement or form.
Prepare appropriate music, ensure equipment is functioning, and have microphones 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, learning, teaching, and enjoyment.
Monitor participants' form and offer exercise variations for different fitness levels.
Create a motivational and fun class environment and engage positively with members.
Deliver classes that meet or exceed company standards and uphold the company's mission and values.
Put away music and microphones, restore the room for the next class, answer questions or concerns, and solicit participant feedback.
Start and end classes promptly and adjust class flow as needed to stay on schedule.
Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
Find a qualified, approved substitute if unable to teach a scheduled class and notify the Group Exercise Director if there is difficulty finding one.
Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules and make substitute or cancellation arrangements rare.
Attend required staff meetings.
Follow time-recording procedures correctly and promptly.
Prepare incident or witness reports when needed following accidents.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, and members.
Promote COVID-19/CDC adherence, Fitness Connection, and the Group Exercise program.