Step Group Fitness Instructor - Part-Time, Daytime Availability
About The Position
The Group Fitness Instructor plans and leads classes that provide a fun, safe, welcoming experience for members at all fitness levels. Instructors are expected to teach the specific class format listed on the schedule, provide visual and verbal guidance on proper body mechanics, offer modifications, and monitor workout intensity. They help create connections among members, encourage participation, and contribute to a positive club experience through professional conduct, communication, and teamwork. The role includes preparing the class space and music, maintaining equipment and room cleanliness, recording participation, and being available to members before and after class. Instructors must follow club safety and emergency procedures and communicate issues or concerns to the appropriate team members.
Requirements
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Be willing to teach at multiple locations and maintain a flexible attitude toward scheduling.
- Substitute at least six times per year.
- Return phone calls and emails from people contacting you to cover classes.
- Seek professional certification in the relevant field within one year of hire.
- Know and follow the Safety Plan and Emergency Action Plan.
- BODYPUMP instructors must be Les Mills Certified.
Nice To Haves
- Attend WAC Mania and WAC University workshops, read relevant articles, and keep up with industry trends.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead the scheduled class format in a fun, safe, and inclusive way for all fitness levels.
- Provide visual and verbal instruction on proper body mechanics and offer exercise modifications.
- Monitor workout intensity using heart-rate checks, perceived-exertion ratings, and observation.
- Arrive 10 minutes before class when the schedule allows; prepare the room and music, and begin and end class on time.
- Change music and movements frequently and keep a thought-out class plan.
- Display professional conduct and show respect for members and colleagues.
- Keep the room clean, put away equipment, and record class participation.
- Welcome and connect with members, learn and use their names, offer encouragement, and be available before and after class.
- Promote other departments, special events, and classes; invite members and non-members to participate.
- Check club communication resources and maintain regular communication with instructors, the Team Lead, and the Programming Manager.
- Find coverage when sick or on vacation and respond to calls and emails from people seeking coverage.
- Substitute for other classes at least six times per year and aim to teach at least two classes per week.
- Help with other club needs when possible, including member questions, front-desk assistance, and maintaining the locker room.
- Follow the Safety Plan, Emergency Action Plan, insurance, liability, and incident-report procedures.
- Resolve safety problems promptly and report broken equipment or building concerns to the General Manager and Maintenance department.
- Attend department-specific meetings, evaluations, and professional-development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
