Group X Instructor Zumba or Dance Fitness

Gold's Gym Washington • Vancouver, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise—Zumba/Dance Fitness Instructor safely leads members through group exercise designed to improve overall fitness, strength, and endurance, and serves as an educational resource on fitness. The instructor prepares for class, provides clear instruction and modifications for different fitness levels, monitors participants’ form, and creates a motivating and enjoyable environment. They also handle class equipment and room setup, respond to participant questions and feedback, follow facility procedures, and maintain reliable class schedules.

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 instructor’s specific program(s).
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to meet physical demands that include 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, and answer questions.
• Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to demonstrate safe form and movement.
• Prepare suitable music and avoid music with offensive language.
• Check that class and audio equipment are functioning properly.
• Introduce yourself and the class format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly assess their fitness levels.
• Give clear instructions and maintain music volume, tempo, and atmosphere appropriate for teaching and participation.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment.
• After class, restore the stereo and microphone, prepare the room for the next class, answer participant questions, and solicit feedback.
• Start and end classes promptly and adjust class flow when needed to keep to the schedule.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the final class of the day.
• Arrange a qualified, approved substitute if unable to teach a scheduled class and notify the Group Exercise Motivator Manager if there is difficulty finding one.
• Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules; substitutions and cancellations should be rare.
• Attend required staff meetings and follow clock-in and clock-out procedures.
• Prepare incident 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