Group X Coach
About The Position
The Group X Coach creates an inviting, inspiring, and motivating group exercise experience by leading pre-choreographed or freestyle programs for members and guests. Classes may be delivered in person or through virtual technology and should welcome, encourage, and challenge participants of varying fitness levels while emphasizing safe techniques. The coach is expected to teach an average of at least two classes per week. The role also involves providing positive customer service before and after classes, addressing or directing member concerns, reporting broken equipment and maintenance needs, recruiting participants, and helping keep the club clean and organized. Administrative responsibilities include arranging class substitutes according to company policy, maintaining a social media presence to attract participants, and attending staff meetings when required. The position reports to the General Manager and interacts with club staff, members, and guests. It requires a current approved group exercise primary certification for the format taught and a high school diploma or GED. Previous group exercise instruction experience is preferred. Physical duties include lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, hopping, jumping, kicking, and prolonged standing and walking. The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional loud noise. Weekend and holiday work may be needed to support the business.
Requirements
- Current approved group exercise primary certification for the format taught.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and principles.
- Strong communication skills and ability to connect with a wide variety of people.
- Enthusiastic and energetic approach to creating a community feel in group sessions or classes.
- Passion for fitness and helping others achieve health and wellness goals.
- Ability to perform physical duties including lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, hopping, jumping, kicking, and prolonged standing and walking.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed to support the business.
Nice To Haves
- Previous group exercise instruction experience.
Responsibilities
- Coach pre-choreographed or freestyle group exercise sessions in person or through virtual technology for members with varying fitness levels.
- Make sessions welcoming, encouraging, and appropriately challenging.
- Teach safe exercise techniques and guidelines to support high-quality classes for all fitness levels.
- Increase class attendance through effective instruction and the ability to connect with and motivate participants.
- Maintain an average of at least two coached classes per week.
- Provide positive customer service to members and guests before and after classes.
- Handle member concerns or refer them to appropriate club management.
- Report broken equipment and maintenance needs to club management.
- Recruit new members to join classes.
- Start and finish sessions on schedule.
- Organize equipment and help maintain a clean and organized club.
- Find appropriate class substitutes in accordance with company policy and guidelines.
- Maintain a social media presence to attract participants to classes and special events.
- Attend staff meetings when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
