Group X Instructor Pilates Mat or Barre

Gold's Gym Washington • Woodinville, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Pilates Mat or Barre Instructor safely leads members in a group setting through exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance. The instructor also serves as an educational resource for members on fitness. The role includes preparing for class, leading participants through a safe and motivating workout, maintaining class equipment and the room, and following scheduling, substitution, reporting, and club procedures.

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 program(s) taught is required.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training are required.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, and kicking.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 10 minutes before class to greet and orient members, answer questions, and assess the group’s and individuals’ 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 properly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly gauge their fitness levels where appropriate.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an atmosphere that supports hearing, teaching, learning, and enjoyment.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment.
• Begin and end class promptly, adjusting class flow as needed to stay on schedule.
• After class, return stereo and microphone equipment to their proper settings and locations, 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.
• Arrange 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 or cancellations should be rare.
• Attend required staff meetings and follow clock-in/out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident or witness reports as needed after accidents.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, and members, and 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