Group Fitness Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to relate to customers and resolve problems.
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.
• An interest in the fitness field, an ability to work well with members and staff, knowledge of weight room equipment use and safety, knowledge of pool chemicals and pool safety, ability to lead classes.
• Interest in the health field.
• Good public relations skills.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Computer skills a must.
• Good interaction skills with property owners and visitors.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effectively describe a physical ability as in the use of a weight machine or specific exercise.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Must be physically fit to handle a multiple number of classes daily/weekly.
• Employee is required to demonstrate exercises on land and in water.
• Must be able to maintain lifeguard physical requirements at all times as set by the manager.
• Employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 45 pounds and move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to meet all of the physical requirements necessary for acquiring and maintaining required certifications as listed above.
• Must be able to spot weight lifters within reason.

Nice To Haves

• Under graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and supervise land instructors, encouraging instructors to cross train for various class offerings; perform performance reviews.
• Responsible for scheduling instructors to provide coverage for all classes both in and outside of the facility.
• Maintains records of certifications for instructors.
• Schedules instructor training as needed.
• Develops class formats, assists in the training and growth of instructors and leads classes in a safe, professional and positive manner.
• Must be prepared to teach any class as needed.
• Performs daily check of weight room and studio, reporting all safety, cleaning or maintenance issues to the manager or maintenance supervisor.
• Required to obtain a Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• Must be willing and able to obtain a nationally accredited personal training certification and/or Group Fitness Instructor certification and/or an Aquatic certification, and keep in good standing.
• Must be capable of setting up a personalized program using cardio and weight room equipment.
• Must be knowledgeable of operation and maintenance of cardio and weight room equipment.
• Must be able to act as cashier when needed.
• Maintain all records, daily reports, record of events and any other reports as needed, including overseeing the personal trainer contractors.
• Manage Volunteer Attendant and POA Wellness programs, ensuring all participants meet specified requirements.
• Knowledge and use of marketing strategies for most valuable outcome for POA.
• May be required to drive POA vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting POA business.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Any other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Deliver outstanding customer service, making every effort to accommodate customer needs.
• Ensure the safety of patrons and staff through accident prevention and safety policy, enforcing all facility and recreation location rules and regulations.
• Have a thorough knowledge of rules, regulations and operational use with regard to POA amenity use.
• Maintain a safe, clean amenity/facility at all times.