Group X Instructor Les Mills
About The Position
The Group Exercise Instructor—Les Mills safely leads members in Les Mills International programs, including one or more formats such as BODYPUMP, LES MILLS CORE, RPM, BODYBALANCE, and BODYCOMBAT. Instructors learn current program releases designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, and serve as an educational resource for members on fitness. The instructor prepares for classes by arriving 10 minutes before the scheduled start, connecting with members and orienting new participants, preparing the program’s track order, music, and choreography, and checking class and audio equipment. During class, the instructor introduces the format, gauges first-timers’ fitness levels discreetly, gives clear instructions, monitors form, offers variations for different fitness levels, and creates a motivating, enjoyable environment. After class, the instructor restores audio equipment, prepares the room for the next class, answers participant questions, and solicits feedback. Additional duties include keeping classes on schedule, following facility closing procedures when teaching the final class of the day, arranging qualified substitutes when unable to teach and notifying the manager if needed, maintaining reliable attendance, attending required meetings, recording clock-in and clock-out correctly, preparing incident or witness reports when necessary, maintaining a positive and professional attitude, and promoting Gold’s Gym and GGX.
Requirements
- Knowledge of safe exercise technique and group exercise principles.
- Knowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics.
- Ability to perform a variety of exercise routines.
- Positive and effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment.
- Certification in the specific Group Exercise Instructor program(s).
- Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
- Ability to meet physical demands including lifting light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, and kicking.
Responsibilities
- Arrive 10 minutes before class to interact with members, orient new participants, and answer questions.
- Prepare the program track order, music, and choreography according to the Les Mills format.
- Ensure class and audio equipment are functioning correctly.
- Introduce yourself and the class format, and discreetly assess first-time participants’ fitness levels.
- Provide clear verbal instructions and maintain an atmosphere suitable for hearing, teaching, learning, and enjoyment.
- Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations to accommodate different fitness levels.
- Create a motivational and fun environment.
- Return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and locations, and prepare the room for the next class.
- Answer participant questions and concerns and solicit feedback.
- Begin and end classes promptly, adjusting class flow as necessary to maintain the schedule.
- Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
- Find a qualified, approved substitute when unable to teach and notify the Group Exercise Motivator Manager if there is difficulty finding one.
- Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules; substitutions and cancellations should be rare.
- Attend required staff meetings.
- Follow clock-in and clock-out recording procedures.
- Prepare incident and/or witness reports when necessary following accidents.
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, and members.
- Promote Gold’s Gym and GGX.
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid sick leave
- Complimentary membership at all Gold’s Gym PNW clubs, including tanning, red light therapy, and guest privileges for regularly scheduled employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
