Group X Instructor Yoga

Gold's Gym Washington • Woodinville, WA

3d • $27 - $32

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Yoga Instructor safely leads members in a group setting through exercises designed to improve overall fitness, strength, and endurance, and serves as an educational resource on fitness. The instructor prepares for classes, teaches and monitors participants, adapts routines for different fitness levels, maintains a positive and motivational atmosphere, and completes post-class and facility responsibilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe yoga techniques and group exercise principles.
• 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 Instructor 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 welcome and orient participants, answer questions, and assess the group’s general fitness capabilities.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear that allow participants to observe proper form and movement while meeting club standards.
• Prepare appropriate music, avoiding offensive language, and check that class and audio equipment are functioning.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly gauge their fitness levels.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain music volume, tempo, and atmosphere appropriate for teaching and participation.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and enjoyable environment.
• After class, restore the stereo and microphone, prepare the room for the next class, answer participant questions or concerns, and solicit feedback.
• Start and end classes promptly, adjusting class flow as needed to stay on schedule.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Find 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 or witness reports when necessary after accidents.
• Maintain a positive, 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