Group X Instructor Aqua or Water Aerobics

Gold's Gym Washington • Camas, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor—Aqua/Water Aerobics safely leads members through pool-based group exercises designed to improve overall fitness, strength, and endurance. The instructor also serves as a fitness education resource for members. Responsibilities include preparing the pool area, stereo, music, and equipment; greeting and orienting participants; teaching and adapting routines for different fitness levels; monitoring participants’ form; and creating a motivating, enjoyable class environment. After class, the instructor restores the stereo and pool area, answers questions, and solicits feedback. Instructors are expected to follow the class schedule and facility procedures, find an approved substitute when unable to teach, attend required staff meetings, record work time correctly, prepare incident reports when needed, and maintain a positive, professional attitude while promoting Gold’s Gym and GGX.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe aqua/water aerobics exercise techniques 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 meet physical demands including lifting light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, and kicking.

Responsibilities

• Arrive before class to prepare the pool area, stereo, music, and equipment.
• Interact with members, introduce and orient new participants, and answer questions.
• Assess the group’s and individual participants’ fitness capabilities.
• Introduce the class and its format, identify first-time participants, and discreetly gauge their fitness levels.
• Give clear verbal instructions and maintain an appropriate music volume, tempo, and class atmosphere.
• Monitor participants’ form and offer routine variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and enjoyable environment.
• Begin and end classes promptly, adjusting class flow as needed to stay on schedule.
• Restore the stereo to its proper settings and leave the pool area ready for the next activity.
• Answer questions and concerns and solicit participant feedback.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Find a qualified, approved substitute when unable to teach and notify the Group Exercise Motivator Manager if there are difficulties.
• Maintain dependable and consistent class schedules.
• Attend required staff meetings and follow clock-in and clock-out recording procedures.
• Prepare incident or witness reports when needed following accidents.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, and members, and promote Gold’s Gym and GGX.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Complimentary membership at 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