Group X Instructor Zumba or Dance Fitness

Gold's Gym Washington • Camas, WA

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About The Position

The Group Exercise—Zumba/Dance Fitness Instructor safely leads members through group exercise designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, and serves as an educational resource on fitness. The instructor prepares for classes, teaches and monitors participants, maintains a safe and welcoming environment, and completes post-class and facility responsibilities.

Before class, the instructor arrives 10 minutes early to interact with members, orient new participants, and answer questions; prepares appropriate music; and checks class and audio equipment. During class, the instructor explains the class format, checks in with first-time participants, gives clear instructions, monitors form, offers variations for different fitness levels, and creates a motivating and enjoyable atmosphere. After class, the instructor returns audio equipment to its proper settings, prepares the room for the next class, answers questions, and solicits feedback.

The instructor is expected to keep classes on schedule, follow facility closing procedures when teaching the final class, arrange a qualified and approved substitute when unable to teach, attend required staff meetings, follow timekeeping procedures, prepare incident or witness reports when needed, and maintain a positive, professional attitude while promoting Gold’s Gym and GGX. This is a part-time position at 2950 NW 38th Ave, Camas, Washington. Compensation is $27.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience.

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 program(s) taught.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, 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.
• Prepare appropriate music and ensure class and audio equipment work correctly.
• Introduce the instructor and class format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly gauge their fitness levels when appropriate.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an atmosphere conducive to hearing, learning, and enjoying class.
• Monitor participants’ form and provide routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivating and fun environment for participants.
• Return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and place, and prepare the room for the next class.
• Answer participant questions and concerns and solicit feedback about the class.
• Ensure classes begin and end 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 when 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 and clock-out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident and/or witness reports when necessary 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 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