Group X Instructor Pilates Mat or Barre

Gold's Gym Washington • Camas, WA

10d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Pilates Mat or Barre Instructor safely leads members through group exercises designed to improve overall fitness, strength, and endurance, while serving as an educational resource on fitness. The instructor prepares for class, teaches and adapts exercises for different fitness levels, maintains a motivating and professional atmosphere, and completes post-class and facility responsibilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and group exercise principles.
• For Pilates Mat instructors, 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 instructor’s specific group exercise program(s).
• 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, answer questions, and assess participants’ general fitness capabilities.
• Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for demonstrating form, alignment, and movement and for the class format.
• Prepare appropriate, non-offensive music and ensure class and audio equipment work correctly.
• Introduce themselves and the class format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly gauge their fitness levels when appropriate.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain suitable music volume, tempo, and atmosphere for teaching and participation.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer exercise variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and enjoyable class environment.
• After class, return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and places, prepare the room for the next class, answer questions or concerns, and solicit feedback.
• Start and end classes promptly, adjusting class flow if needed to keep to the schedule.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Arrange 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; substitutions and cancellations should be rare.
• Attend required staff meetings and follow clock-in and clock-out procedures.
• Prepare incident and witness reports as necessary following 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