Group X Instructor Pilates Mat or Barre
About The Position
The Group Exercise—Pilates Mat or Barre Instructor safely leads members through group exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, and serves as an education resource for members on fitness. The instructor prepares for classes by arriving 10 minutes early, connecting with participants, orienting newcomers, preparing appropriate music, and checking class and audio equipment. During class, the instructor introduces the format, checks in with first-time participants, gives clear instructions, monitors form, offers variations for different fitness levels, and creates a motivational, enjoyable environment. After class, the instructor restores the stereo and microphone, prepares the room for the next class, answers questions, and solicits feedback. The role also involves maintaining punctual and dependable class schedules, arranging qualified substitutes when needed, attending required staff meetings, following clock-in/out procedures, preparing incident reports as necessary, maintaining a professional attitude, and promoting Gold’s Gym and GGX.
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 interact with members, orient new participants, answer questions, and understand participants’ fitness capabilities.
- Wear appropriate clothing and footwear that allow participants to observe proper form, alignment, and movement.
- Prepare appropriate music and avoid music with offensive language.
- Ensure class and audio equipment are functioning correctly.
- Introduce yourself and the class format, and privately gauge the fitness level of first-time participants.
- Give clear verbal instructions and maintain suitable music volume, tempo, and class atmosphere.
- 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 location, and prepare the room for the next class.
- Answer participant questions and concerns and solicit feedback.
- Begin and end classes promptly, adjusting class flow if necessary 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, with substitutions or cancellations occurring rarely.
- Attend required staff meetings.
- Follow clock-in/out recording procedures.
- Prepare incident and witness reports as 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
