Group X Instructor Yoga

Gold's Gym Washington • Vancouver, WA

2d

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Yoga Instructor safely leads members in a group setting through exercises intended 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 activities to different fitness levels, maintains equipment and the class space, and supports club operations and member engagement. The position is part-time at the Vancouver, Washington location and pays $27.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience.

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 or programs being taught.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including 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 demonstrating safe form, alignment, and movement.
• Prepare suitable music, avoiding offensive language, and check that class and audio equipment work correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly gauge their fitness levels.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an atmosphere conducive to hearing, learning, and enjoying the class.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and enjoyable environment for participants.
• 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.
• Start and finish classes promptly, adjusting class flow as needed to meet the schedule.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Arrange 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 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