Group X Instructor Yoga

Gold's Gym Washington • Camas, WA

3d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Yoga 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-related topics.

Before class, the instructor arrives 10 minutes early to interact with members, orient new participants, answer questions, prepare appropriate music, and ensure class and audio equipment work correctly. During class, the instructor introduces the class 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 participant questions, and solicits feedback.

The instructor is expected to keep classes on schedule, follow closing procedures when teaching the final class of the day, arrange a qualified and approved substitute when unable to teach, attend required staff meetings, follow clock-in/out procedures, prepare incident or witness reports when needed, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and promote Gold’s Gym and GGX. The role is part-time and located at 2950 NW 38th Ave, Camas, WA. Compensation is $27.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience.

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

Responsibilities

• Arrive 10 minutes before class to engage with members, orient new participants, and answer questions.
• Prepare appropriate class music and ensure class and audio equipment are functioning 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 for participants.
• Return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and place, and prepare the room for the next class.
• Answer participant questions and concerns and solicit feedback about the class.
• Ensure classes begin and end 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 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 as necessary.
• Follow clock-in/out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident and/or witness reports when 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

What This Job Offers

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