Group X Instructor Zumba or Dance Fitness

Gold's Gym Washington • Kirkland, WA

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About The Position

The Group Exercise—Zumba/Dance Fitness Instructor safely leads members in group exercise designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, and serves as an educational resource on fitness. The instructor prepares for classes, delivers clear instruction, monitors participants’ form, offers variations for different fitness levels, and creates a motivational and enjoyable environment. They also prepare and return class equipment, support participants before and after class, follow facility procedures, and maintain dependable class schedules and professional relationships.

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 instructor’s specific 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 assess the group’s and individuals’ fitness capabilities.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for demonstrating proper form and movement.
• Prepare appropriate music and avoid music with offensive language.
• Check that class and audio equipment function correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly assess their fitness levels.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain appropriate music volume, tempo, and class atmosphere.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations to accommodate different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment.
• Return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and locations, and prepare the room for the next class.
• Answer participant questions and concerns and solicit feedback.
• Start and end classes promptly, adjusting class flow when necessary to stay on 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 a problem finding one.
• Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules; substitutions and cancellations should be rare.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Follow clock-in and clock-out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident and/or witness reports as needed 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 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