Group X Instructor Les Mills

Gold's Gym Washington • Woodinville, WA

3d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor—Les Mills safely leads members in Les Mills International programs, including at least one program such as BODYPUMP, LES MILLS CORE, RPM, BODYBALANCE, or BODYCOMBAT. Instructors learn current releases designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, and serve as an education resource for members on fitness.

Before class, the instructor arrives 10 minutes early to connect with participants, orient new members, answer questions, prepare the program track list and choreography, and ensure class and audio equipment work correctly. During class, the instructor introduces the class and its format, checks in with first-time participants, communicates clearly, monitors form, offers variations for different fitness levels, and creates a motivational and fun environment. After class, the instructor restores the stereo and microphone, prepares the room for the next class, answers questions, and solicits participant feedback.

The role also includes keeping classes on schedule, following facility closing procedures when teaching the last class, arranging qualified substitutes when unable to teach, attending required staff meetings, following clock-in and clock-out procedures, preparing incident or witness reports when needed, 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) taught.
• 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 at the class location 10 minutes before the scheduled start to interact with members, orient new participants, and answer questions.
• Connect with participants and gauge the group’s and individuals’ fitness capabilities.
• Prepare the program track list, music, and choreography according to the specific Les Mills program.
• Ensure class and audio equipment function correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, and identify first-time participants while discreetly gauging their fitness levels.
• Give clear verbal instructions and ensure the music volume, tempo, and atmosphere support teaching and participation.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment.
• Return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and place, and prepare the room for the next class.
• Answer participant questions or concerns and solicit feedback about the class.
• Ensure classes begin and end promptly, adjusting class flow as necessary to follow the schedule.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Find a qualified and approved substitute when unable to teach a scheduled class, and notify the Group Exercise Motivator Manager if there is difficulty finding one.
• Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules, with substitutions or cancellations being rare.
• Attend required staff meetings as necessary.
• Follow clock-in and clock-out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident and/or witness reports when necessary after accidents.
• Maintain a positive and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed