Group X Instructor Zumba or Dance Fitness
About The Position
The Group Exercise—Zumba/Dance Fitness Instructor safely leads members in group exercise designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, and serves as an educational resource on fitness. The instructor prepares for classes by arriving 10 minutes early, connecting with participants, orienting new members, preparing appropriate music, and checking class and audio equipment. During class, the instructor introduces the class format, assesses first-time participants discreetly, provides clear instructions, monitors form, offers variations for different fitness levels, and creates a motivational and fun environment. After class, the instructor restores the stereo and microphone, prepares the room for the next class, answers participant questions, and solicits feedback. Additional duties include keeping classes on schedule, following closing procedures when teaching the last class, arranging qualified substitutes when unable to teach, attending required meetings, following clock-in/out procedures, preparing incident or witness reports when needed, maintaining a positive and professional attitude, and promoting Gold’s Gym and GGX.
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 specific group exercise program(s) taught.
- Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
- Ability to perform the stated 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, and answer questions.
- Prepare appropriate music and ensure class and audio equipment work correctly.
- Introduce the instructor and class format, and discreetly gauge the fitness level of first-time participants.
- Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an environment conducive to hearing, learning, and enjoyment.
- Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations to accommodate different fitness levels.
- Create a motivational and fun environment for participants.
- 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.
- Ensure classes begin and end promptly, adjusting the class flow as necessary 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 unable to do so.
- Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules, with substitutions and cancellations being rare.
- Attend required staff meetings.
- Follow clock-in/out recording procedures.
- Prepare incident and witness reports as necessary following 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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