Group X Instructor Les Mills

Gold's Gym Washington • Woodinville, WA

3d

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor—Les Mills safely leads members in a Les Mills International program, 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. The role is part-time and located at 18600 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd, Suite 100, Woodinville, WA.

Before class, the instructor arrives 10 minutes early to connect with members, orient new participants, and answer questions. They prepare the track list, music, and choreography according to the program, check class and audio equipment, and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. During class, they introduce the format, privately gauge first-timers’ fitness levels, give clear instructions, monitor form, offer modifications for different fitness levels, and foster a motivational, enjoyable atmosphere. After class, they restore the stereo and microphone, prepare the room for the next class, answer questions, and solicit feedback.

Instructors ensure classes start and end on time, follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class, arrange an approved substitute and notify the manager if needed, maintain dependable schedules, attend required staff meetings, follow timekeeping procedures, prepare incident or witness reports when necessary, and maintain a positive, professional attitude while promoting Gold’s Gym and GGX. Compensation is $27–$32 per hour based on experience. Benefits include paid sick leave, complimentary membership at Gold’s Gym PNW clubs with specified amenities and guest privileges for regularly scheduled employees, and employee discounts and advancement opportunities.

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) being taught.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to meet the listed 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 list, music, and choreography according to the Les Mills format.
• Check that class and audio equipment function correctly.
• Introduce the instructor and class format, identify first-time participants, and gauge their fitness levels privately when possible.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an atmosphere conducive to hearing, teaching, learning, and enjoyment.
• 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 and concerns and solicit feedback.
• Ensure classes begin and end promptly, adjusting class flow when needed to stay on schedule.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Find a qualified, 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; 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 after accidents.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, and members.
• Promote Gold’s Gym and GGX.
• Learn current Les Mills releases and serve as a fitness education resource for members.

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