Group X Instructor Pilates Mat or Barre

Gold's Gym Washington • Kirkland, WA

9d

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Pilates Mat or Barre Instructor safely leads members in group classes through exercises designed to enhance fitness, strength, and endurance, and serves as an educational resource on fitness. The instructor prepares for classes, teaches and adapts routines for varying fitness levels, maintains a motivating and professional environment, and ensures the room and equipment are ready before and after class. Instructors must maintain consistent schedules, arrange qualified substitutes when needed, attend required meetings, follow timekeeping procedures, and complete incident or witness reports when necessary.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe exercise technique 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 physical demands including lifting light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, and kicking.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 10 minutes before class to greet and orient participants, answer questions, and assess the group’s and individuals’ fitness capabilities.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear that allow participants to see proper form, alignment, and movement.
• Prepare suitable music without offensive language and check that class and audio equipment work correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format; identify first-time participants and discreetly gauge their fitness levels.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain suitable music volume, tempo, and atmosphere for teaching and participation.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations to accommodate different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and enjoyable environment for participants.
• After class, 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 about the class.
• Start and end classes promptly, adjusting class flow as needed to keep to the schedule.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Find a qualified, approved substitute if 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/or witness reports as needed following accidents.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward responsibilities, colleagues, 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