Group Fitness Class Instructor
About The Position
Teaches scheduled classes beginning and ending on time, provides adequate warmâup, exercises, stretching, and cool down; Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; Identifies muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strength specific muscles; Prepares appropriate equipment, music for participants; Assists participants, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for class participants; Keeps management informed of participant and facility needs; Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to; While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally will work with various types of fitness equipment; The noise level in the work environment is generally loud within the facility and while performing duties.
Requirements
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with diverse levels of education and fitness knowledge
- Experience teaching group exercise classes to a wide variety of populations.
- Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles
- Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and incorporation of music, temp technique, and rhythm
- Choreography and music skills
- Ability to be professional and motivate class participants
- Ability to colaborate and work well with other staff members
- Must be willing to obtain an inhouse AHA HEartsaver certification and participate in monthly emergency action training.
Nice To Haves
- Group Class instructor or acquire within 6 months of accepting the position.
Responsibilities
- Teaches scheduled classes beginning and ending on time, provides adequate warmâup, exercises, stretching, and cool down
- Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises
- Identifies muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strength specific muscles
- Prepares appropriate equipment, music for participants
- Assists participants, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for class participants
- Keeps management informed of participant and facility needs
- Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
