Group X Instructor Pilates Mat or Barre
About The Position
The Group Exercise—Pilates Mat or Barre Instructor safely leads members in a group environment through exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance. The instructor also serves as an educational resource for members on various aspects of fitness. Instructors prepare for classes by arriving 10 minutes before the scheduled start, interacting with members, orienting new participants, preparing appropriate music, and checking that class and audio equipment work correctly. During class, they introduce themselves and the format, assess first-time participants’ fitness levels as privately as possible, give clear instructions, monitor participants’ form, offer variations for different fitness levels, and create a motivational, enjoyable environment. After class, instructors return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and locations, prepare the room for the next class, answer participant questions, and solicit feedback. They are also responsible for beginning and ending classes promptly, following closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day, arranging an approved substitute if unable to teach, attending required staff meetings, following clock-in/out procedures, and preparing incident or witness reports when necessary. Instructors are expected to be dependable, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and promote Gold’s Gym and GGX. The position is part-time and located at 18600 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd, Suite 100, Woodinville, WA. Compensation is $27.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience.
Requirements
- Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and group exercise principles.
- For Pilates Mat instruction, knowledge of Pilates principles and Pilates Mat exercises, including appropriate variations.
- 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 physical demands that include 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 appropriate music and ensure class and audio equipment function correctly.
- Introduce the instructor and class format, and discreetly gauge first-time participants’ fitness levels.
- Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an atmosphere conducive to teaching, learning, and enjoyment.
- Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations to accommodate different fitness levels.
- Create a motivational and fun environment for participants.
- Return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and locations after class.
- Prepare the room for the next class and answer participant questions or concerns.
- Solicit feedback from participants about the class.
- Ensure classes begin and end promptly, adjusting class flow as 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 as necessary.
- Follow clock-in/out recording procedures.
- Prepare incident and/or witness reports as necessary following accidents.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, and members.
- Promote Gold’s Gym and GGX.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave.
- Complimentary membership at all Gold’s Gym PNW clubs, including tanning, red light therapy, and guest privileges for regularly scheduled employees.
- Employee discounts.
- Opportunity for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
