Group X Instructor - GOLD'S GYM - Highland

RSG Group•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor leads and motivates members in group fitness classes using pre-arranged exercise formats designed to improve overall fitness, strength, and endurance while protecting participant safety. The instructor teaches effective workout methods, demonstrates proper technique, explains muscle groups, and provides appropriate modifications for different fitness levels. The role also educates members about fitness and helps create a positive, motivating, and enjoyable class experience. The instructor delivers classes according to approved formats and industry standards, starting and ending on time and following the posted schedule. They maintain a professional attitude, represent Gold's Gym appropriately, and help sustain member participation through interaction, feedback, and support. The role includes maintaining the exercise room and equipment, reporting repair needs, documenting incidents and work hours, submitting attendance information, and attending required meetings and training.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver group fitness classes using approved formats and industry standards, beginning and ending promptly and following the scheduled format and times.
Instruct participants in effective workout methods by explaining and demonstrating proper techniques, identifying muscle groups, and teaching appropriate methods and modifications.
Provide clear verbal instructions and maintain music volume, tempo, and atmosphere conducive to teaching, learning, and enjoyment.
Coach and motivate participants toward their fitness goals and monitor for signs of injury, illness, or overexertion.
Interact with participants, answer questions, orient new participants, generate a positive exercise experience, and solicit feedback to support participation and member retention.
Monitor participants' form and offer modifications and variations to accommodate different fitness levels.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward responsibilities, associates, members, and guests; represent Gold's Gym group exercise professionally and wear appropriate fitness attire.
Deliver scheduled classes consistently and coordinate a qualified, approved substitute instructor when absent to avoid cancellations.
Provide legally purchased music appropriate to the class format and avoid music with foul or offensive language.
Check that equipment and microphones are functioning correctly; keep the group exercise room clean and organized, put equipment away, and turn off the sound system when it is not in use.
Promptly notify management of equipment or facility repair needs.
Prepare incident and/or witness reports when necessary following accidents.
Accurately record hours worked and submit class attendance information to the GGX Manager in a timely manner.
Attend required staff meetings and training to maintain or improve teaching skills.
Uphold the company's vision, mission, values, and code of conduct, and comply with Gold's Gym policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.