Group Fitness Instructor

Life Time Inc. • Apex, NC

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About The Position

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

Instructors may lead a variety of formats, including strength, cardio, boxing and kickboxing, barre, cycle, dance, yoga, ARORA classes for older adults, and small-group training formats such as GTX, Ultra Fit, and ALPHA. Class descriptions emphasize safe, challenging workouts tailored to each format, with music, coaching, and community as appropriate.

Life Time is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates individual contributions. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer and recruits, hires, trains, and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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, which may include 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 using appropriate language.
• Promote Life Time promotions, programs, products, and services, with particular emphasis on encouraging participation in Life Time classes.

What This Job Offers

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