Group X Instructor Aqua or Water Aerobics

Gold's Gym Washington • Camas, WA

9d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor—Aqua/Water Aerobics safely leads members through pool-based group exercises designed to improve overall fitness, strength, and endurance. The instructor also serves as an educational resource for members on fitness. The role includes preparing the pool area and audio equipment, orienting and communicating with participants, delivering safe and adaptable classes, and completing post-class and facility procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe aqua/water aerobics 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(s).
• 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 before class to prepare the pool area and stereo, interact with members, orient new participants, and answer questions.
• Prepare appropriate music and ensure class and audio equipment function correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format; identify first-time participants and privately gauge their fitness levels.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an appropriate music volume, tempo, and class atmosphere.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer exercise variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and enjoyable environment for participants.
• Return the stereo to its proper settings and place, and leave the pool area ready for the next activity.
• Answer questions and concerns and solicit participant feedback after class.
• Start and end classes on time, adjusting class flow as needed to stay on schedule.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the final class of the day.
• Find 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.
• Attend required staff meetings and follow clock-in and clock-out procedures.
• Prepare incident or witness reports when needed following 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