Group X Instructor Pilates Mat or Barre

Gold's Gym Washington • Vancouver, WA

9d • 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, and serves as an educational resource on fitness. The instructor prepares for and leads scheduled classes, accommodates participants with different fitness levels, maintains a safe and motivating environment, and supports smooth facility operations before and after class. The position is part-time and located at 9305 NE 5th Ave, Vancouver, WA.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and group exercise principles.
• Knowledge of Pilates principles and Pilates Mat exercises, including appropriate variations, for Pilates Mat instructors.
• 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 program(s) being taught.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, 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 the group’s general fitness capabilities.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the class format, and prepare suitable music without offensive language.
• Check that class and audio equipment are functioning correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly gauge their fitness levels when needed.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an environment where participants can hear, learn, and enjoy the class.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer exercise variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and enjoyable environment.
• Begin and end classes promptly, adjusting class flow as needed to stay on schedule.
• After class, restore the stereo and microphone, prepare the room for the next class, answer participant questions or concerns, and solicit feedback.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Find a qualified, approved substitute and notify the Group Exercise Motivator Manager if unable to teach a scheduled class.
• Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules, with substitutions and cancellations being rare.
• Attend required staff meetings and follow clock-in and clock-out procedures.
• Prepare incident 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