Group X Instructor Pilates Mat or Barre

Gold's Gym Washington • Camas, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Pilates Mat or Barre Instructor safely leads members through group exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, and serves as an educational resource on fitness. The instructor prepares for class, teaches and monitors participants, offers modifications for different fitness levels, and creates a motivational and enjoyable environment. They also ensure equipment and the class space are ready before and after class, keep classes on schedule, and handle administrative and facility procedures. The position is part-time at the Camas, Washington location, with compensation of $27.00–$32.00 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe exercise technique and group exercise principles.
• For Pilates Mat instructors, knowledge of Pilates principles and Pilates Mat exercises, including appropriate variations.
• 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 group exercise program or programs.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to meet the listed 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 and individuals’ fitness capabilities.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for demonstrating proper form, alignment, and movement.
• Prepare suitable music, avoiding music with offensive language, and check that class and audio equipment work correctly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly gauge their fitness levels when needed.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain music volume, tempo, and an atmosphere conducive to teaching, learning, and enjoyment.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment for participants.
• Begin and end class promptly, adjusting class flow as needed to stay on schedule.
• After class, 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 about the class.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Find a qualified and approved substitute when unable to teach a scheduled class, and notify the Group Exercise Motivator Manager if there is difficulty finding one.
• Maintain a dependable and consistent class schedule, with substitutions and cancellations being rare.
• Attend required staff meetings and follow clock-in and clock-out procedures.
• Prepare incident and 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