Group X Instructor Yoga

Gold's Gym Washington • Kirkland, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Yoga Instructor safely leads members through group exercises designed to enhance 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, and handles post-class and facility responsibilities. The role is part-time and located at 11133 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA.

Before class, arrive 10 minutes early to connect with members, orient new participants, and answer questions. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the class, prepare suitable music, and confirm that class and audio equipment work correctly. During class, introduce yourself and the format, check in with first-time participants, give clear instructions, monitor form, offer variations, and foster a motivating, enjoyable atmosphere. After class, restore the stereo and microphone, prepare the room for the next class, answer questions, and solicit feedback.

Instructors must keep classes on schedule, follow closing procedures when teaching the final class of the day, arrange qualified and approved substitutes when unable to teach, attend required staff meetings, follow clock-in/out procedures, and prepare incident or witness reports when necessary. They are expected to be dependable and professional and to promote Gold’s Gym and GGX.

Compensation is $27.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience. Benefits include paid sick leave, complimentary membership at Gold’s Gym PNW clubs with specified amenities and guest privileges for regularly scheduled employees, and employee discounts. The posting also mentions opportunity for advancement.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe yoga technique 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 instructor’s specific group exercise program(s) is required.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training are required.
• Ability to lift light weights and perform bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, and kicking.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 10 minutes before class to interact with members, orient new participants, and answer questions.
• Prepare appropriate music and ensure class and audio equipment function correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, and discreetly gauge first-time participants’ fitness levels.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an atmosphere conducive to teaching, learning, and enjoyment.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment.
• Restore stereo and microphone settings after class and prepare the room for the next class.
• Answer participant questions and concerns and solicit class feedback.
• Begin 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, approved substitute when unable to teach and notify the Group Exercise Motivator Manager if there is a problem finding one.
• Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Follow clock-in/out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident and/or witness reports when necessary after accidents.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, and members.
• Promote Gold’s Gym and GGX.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave.
• Complimentary membership at all Gold’s Gym PNW clubs, including tanning, red light therapy, and guest privileges for regularly scheduled employees.
• Employee discounts.
• Opportunity for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed