Group X Instructor Les Mills

Gold's Gym Washington • Kirkland, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor—Les Mills safely leads members in Les Mills International programs, including formats such as BODYPUMP, LES MILLS CORE, RPM, BODYBALANCE, and BODYCOMBAT. Instructors learn current releases designed to enhance members’ overall fitness, strength, and endurance, and serve as an education resource on fitness. The role is part-time and located at 11133 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA.

Before class, instructors arrive 10 minutes early to connect with participants, orient newcomers, answer questions, prepare the program’s track order and choreography, and confirm that class and audio equipment work. During class, they introduce the format, assess first-timers’ fitness levels discreetly, give clear instructions, monitor form, offer variations for different fitness levels, and create a motivational, enjoyable environment. After class, they restore the stereo and microphone, prepare the room for the next class, answer questions, and solicit feedback.

Instructors ensure classes start and finish on time, follow facility closing procedures when teaching the final class, arrange qualified and approved substitutes when needed, attend required staff meetings, follow clock-in/out procedures, and prepare incident or witness reports when necessary. They are expected to be dependable, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and promote Gold’s Gym and GGX.

Compensation is $27.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience. Benefits include paid sick leave, complimentary membership at Gold’s Gym PNW clubs with tanning, red light therapy, and guest privileges for regularly scheduled employees, and employee discounts. The employer also describes opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe 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 Instructor program(s).
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, and kicking.

Responsibilities

• Safely lead members in Les Mills International group exercise programs and learn current program releases.
• Arrive 10 minutes before class to interact with members, orient new participants, and answer questions.
• Prepare the program track list, music, and choreography according to the specific Les Mills program.
• Check that class and audio equipment function correctly.
• Introduce the instructor and class format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly gauge their fitness levels.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an atmosphere and music volume conducive to instruction and participation.
• Monitor participants’ exercise form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun class environment.
• 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 class feedback.
• Ensure classes begin and end promptly and adjust class flow as needed 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 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/out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident or witness reports as necessary after 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed