Group Fitness Instructor

Life Time • Centreville, VA

10d

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides engaging, educational, and entertaining group fitness classes in a safe environment, promotes fitness and positive self-esteem, and serves as a fitness resource for participants. The instructor builds positive relationships with members to encourage continued attendance, meets daily class attendance goals, and promotes Life Time programs, products, and services.

Instructors may teach a variety of formats, including strength classes (LIFT, SHRED, and MAXOUT); cardio (XTREME and REMIXX); boxing and kickboxing (STRIKE); barre (LIFE BARRE); cycling (AMP, EDG, and PWR); dance (DANZE); yoga (SURRENDER YIN, ROOT HATHA, and FLOW VINYASA); ARORA classes for older adults and people beginning or returning to an active lifestyle; and small-group training classes such as GTX, ULTRA FIT, and ALPHA.

The position pays a class rate of $45.00 to $80.00, based on experience, qualifications, and class duration. The rate covers all working time associated with teaching, including time in class and pre- and post-class work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of fitness instructor work experience.
• CPR/AED certification.
• At least one group exercise certification from NASM, ACE, AFAA, or AEA.
• Ability to perform aerobic activity for the duration of a class, potentially including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, running, crawling, and kneeling.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform exercises specific to the assigned class.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining classes.
• Educate participants on correct form and alternative movements during fitness routines.
• Listen attentively to members, answer questions, and engage in conversation before and after classes.
• Clean and organize the studio space after each class.
• Provide current music for each class that entertains and motivates while ensuring appropriate language.
• Promote Life Time promotions, programs, products, and services, with particular emphasis on encouraging participation in classes at Life Time.
• Consistently meet daily class attendance goals.

Benefits

• Fully subsidized membership.
• Discounts on Life Time products and services.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match for team members age 21 and older.
• Training and professional development.
• Paid sick leave where required by law.
• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans; parental leave and adoption assistance; paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure and paid sick leave; and a deferred compensation plan if they meet the required income threshold.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED