Group Fitness Instructor

Life Time Inc. • Cypress, CA

20d

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides engaging, educational group fitness classes in a safe environment, promotes fitness and positive self-esteem, and serves as a resource for class 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, particularly its classes.

Instructors may teach a range of formats, including strength, cardio, boxing and kickboxing, barre, cycling, dance, yoga, classes designed for older adults, and small-group training. Class formats include LIFT, SHRED, MAXOUT, XTREME, REMIXX, STRIKE, LIFE BARRE, AMP, EDG, PWR, DANZE, SURRENDER YIN, ROOT HATHA, FLOW VINYASA, ARORA, GTX, ULTRA FIT, and ALPHA. The formats vary in focus, including strength and conditioning, high-intensity intervals, cycling, dance, yoga, and safe and effective exercise options for older adults.

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, including activities that may involve 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 challenging and entertaining classes.
• Educate participants about 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 that entertains and motivates participants while ensuring appropriate language.
• Promote Life Time promotions, programs, products, and services, specifically encouraging participation in Life Time classes.
• Consistently meet daily class attendance goals.

What This Job Offers

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