Group X Instructor Zumba or Dance Fitness

Gold's Gym Washington • Woodinville, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Zumba/Dance Fitness Instructor safely leads members through group exercise designed to improve overall fitness, strength, and endurance, while serving as a resource on fitness topics. The instructor prepares for class, delivers an inclusive and motivating session, monitors participants’ form, and accommodates different fitness levels. They also prepare and check music and equipment, keep classes on schedule, assist participants before and after class, and complete facility and administrative responsibilities. The position is part-time at the Woodinville, Washington location.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe dance exercise 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 program(s) taught.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, and kicking.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 10 minutes before class to connect with members, orient new participants, and answer questions.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the class format, and prepare suitable music without offensive language.
• Check that class and audio equipment are functioning 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.
• Begin and end classes promptly, adjusting class flow as needed to stay on schedule.
• After class, restore stereo and microphone settings, prepare the room for the next class, answer participant questions, and solicit feedback.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Arrange a qualified, approved substitute when unable to teach a scheduled class, and notify the Group Exercise Motivator Manager if a substitute cannot be found.
• Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules; substitutions and cancellations should be rare.
• Attend required staff meetings and follow clock-in and clock-out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident or witness reports when accidents occur.
• 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