Group X Instructor - Copperas Cove

Gold's Gym•Copperas Cove, TX

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor leads and motivates members through pre-arranged group exercise formats intended to improve fitness, strength, and endurance while maintaining participant safety. The instructor educates members about fitness, effective workout methods, proper techniques, muscle groups, and exercise modifications. The role includes creating a positive, engaging class experience, supporting member fitness goals, and adapting instruction to different fitness levels. The instructor delivers scheduled classes according to approved formats and industry standards, maintains the exercise space and equipment, coordinates qualified substitutes when needed, and completes attendance, timekeeping, and incident documentation. The position also requires professional conduct, compliance with company policies, and participation in required meetings and training.

Requirements

Current hands-on CPR/AED certification and basic first aid training.
At least six months of experience teaching in a group exercise environment, with demonstrated knowledge of group exercise principles and safe exercise techniques.
Maintain a nationally recognized group fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or ACSM.
Provide verifiable proof of specialized skills or training, such as Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, or Body Attack.
Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies, choreography, safe transitional movement patterns, music, tempo, cueing, and rhythm.
High energy and sufficient physical fitness and endurance to complete the workout.
Knowledge of basic physiology, human anatomy, kinesiology, body mechanics, and training principles.
Engaging and motivational leadership skills, with adaptability at the front of a class to engage participants and support a positive member experience.
Ability to create and/or follow appropriate choreography within the parameters of the class format.
Positive and effective interpersonal communication skills.
Professionalism and the ability to motivate others.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver group fitness classes according to industry standards, approved formats, and scheduled start and end times.
Explain and demonstrate effective workout methods, proper exercise techniques, muscle groups, modifications, and variations.
Provide clear verbal instruction and maintain an appropriate, motivational music volume, tempo, and class atmosphere.
Coach and motivate participants toward their fitness goals, while monitoring for injury, illness, or overexertion.
Interact with participants, answer questions, orient new participants, solicit feedback, and foster a positive experience that supports participation and member retention.
Monitor participants' form and provide modifications or variations for different fitness levels.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, members, and guests.
Represent Gold's Gym group exercise professionally and wear appropriate fitness attire while demonstrating movements.
Deliver scheduled classes consistently and arrange a qualified, approved substitute when absence is necessary to avoid cancellations.
Provide legally purchased music appropriate to the class 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.
Notify management promptly about equipment or facility repair needs.
Prepare incident 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.