Group X Instructor Zumba or Dance Fitness

Gold's Gym Washington • Vancouver, WA

8d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Zumba/Dance Fitness 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 for and leads classes, adapts routines to participants’ fitness capabilities, maintains an engaging and safe class environment, and completes related equipment, scheduling, reporting, and facility procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe dance exercise 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 Group Exercise Instructor program(s).
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• 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 interact with members, orient new participants, answer questions, and gauge the group’s and individuals’ fitness capabilities.
• Wear clothing that allows participants to see proper form, alignment, and movement while remaining appropriate; wear suitable footwear.
• Prepare appropriate music without offensive language and ensure class and audio equipment work correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, identify first-time participants, and privately assess their fitness level as appropriate.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain music volume, tempo, and atmosphere conducive to hearing, teaching, learning, and enjoyment.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment.
• After class, return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and place, prepare the room for the next class, answer participants’ questions or concerns, and solicit feedback.
• Start and end classes 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 if unable to teach a scheduled class and notify the Group Exercise Motivator Manager if there are difficulties finding one.
• Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules; substitutions and cancellations should be rare.
• Attend required staff meetings, follow clock-in/out procedures, and prepare incident or witness reports when necessary.
• 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