Group X Instructor Yoga

Gold's Gym Washington • Woodinville, WA

3d • 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 the class space, music, and equipment; welcomes and orients participants; teaches and monitors the class while offering variations for different fitness levels; and resets the room and equipment afterward. Instructors are expected to maintain dependable class schedules, follow facility procedures, communicate professionally, and promote Gold’s Gym and GGX. The position is part-time and is located at 18600 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd, Suite 100, Woodinville, 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 Group Exercise Instructor’s specific program(s).
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 10 minutes before class to interact with members, orient new participants, and answer questions.
• Wear clothing that allows participants to see proper form, alignment, and movement, and wear appropriate footwear.
• Prepare suitable music, avoiding music with offensive language, and ensure class and audio equipment work correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly gauge their fitness level when appropriate.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an atmosphere and music volume conducive to teaching, learning, and enjoyment.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations to accommodate different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and enjoyable environment for participants.
• Begin and end classes promptly, adjusting class flow as needed to stay on schedule.
• After class, return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and location and prepare the room for the next class.
• Answer participants’ questions and concerns and solicit feedback about the class.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Find a qualified, approved substitute if 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/out procedures.
• Prepare incident and/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