Group X Instructor Yoga

Gold's Gym Washington • Camas, WA

3d

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 a resource for members on fitness. The instructor prepares the class space, music, and equipment; teaches and adapts the class for participants’ fitness levels; and maintains a motivating, professional environment. The role also includes member interaction before and after class, attendance and incident-reporting procedures, and coordination of substitutes when needed. The position is part-time and is located at 2950 NW 38th Ave, Camas, WA.

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 program or programs.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of 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 and individuals’ fitness capabilities.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the class format and prepare suitable music, avoiding offensive language.
• Check that class and audio equipment function correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, identify first-time participants, and privately gauge their fitness levels when appropriate.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain music volume, tempo, and an atmosphere conducive to teaching and participation.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations to accommodate different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment.
• Begin and end class promptly, adjusting the class flow as needed to stay on schedule.
• After class, return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and locations and prepare the room for the next class.
• Answer participant questions or concerns and solicit feedback about the class.
• 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 a dependable and consistent class schedule; substitutions and cancellations should be rare.
• Attend required staff meetings and follow clock-in and clock-out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident or witness reports as needed following 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