Group X Instructor Zumba or Dance Fitness

Gold's Gym Washington • Camas, WA

8d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Zumba/Dance Fitness Instructor safely leads members in a group setting through exercises designed to improve overall fitness, strength, and endurance, and serves as an educational resource on fitness. The instructor prepares music and equipment, connects with participants before class, introduces and leads the class, monitors form, adapts routines for different fitness levels, and creates a motivating and enjoyable atmosphere. The instructor also resets the room and equipment, responds to participant questions and feedback, follows facility procedures, maintains dependable class coverage, attends required meetings, completes timekeeping and incident reports as needed, and promotes Gold’s Gym and GGX.

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 instructor’s specific program or programs.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to meet 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 fitness capabilities.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear that allow participants to observe proper form, alignment, and movement.
• Prepare appropriate music, avoiding music with offensive language.
• Check that class and audio equipment are functioning correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, and discreetly gauge first-time participants’ fitness levels.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain music volume, tempo, and atmosphere suitable for teaching and participation.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment.
• Return the stereo and microphone to their proper settings and places, 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 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, with substitutions or cancellations kept rare.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Follow clock-in and clock-out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident and witness reports as needed 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