Active Aging Instructor

About the role

The Group X Coach creates an inviting, inspiring and motivating group exercise experience through delivering pre-choreographed or freestyle group exercise programs to members and guests. This position reports to the General Manager and interacts with all club staff, members and guests.

Responsibilities

• Coach pre-choreographed or freestyle group sessions and classes to a wide variety of members at varying fitness levels in person or via virtual technology.
• Present group sessions and classes in a way that makes members feel welcomed, encouraged and challenged.
• Ensure group sessions and classes are delivered with high quality and safe for all fitness levels by educating members on safe techniques and guidelines.
• Increase member attendance through strong teaching skills and ability to connect with and motivate others.
• Maintain an average of coaching at least 2 classes per week.
• Deliver exceptional customer service for members and guests through positive interactions before and after group session or class.
• Handle member concerns or direct to appropriate club management.
• Report broken equipment and maintenance needs to club management.
• Recruit new members to join classes.
• Start and finish group session and class on time as scheduled.
• Organize equipment and assist with maintaining a clean and organized club to uphold the Service Promise of Clean, Friendly and Well Maintained Club.
• Find appropriate substitutes for group session or class coverage by following company policy and guidelines.
• Maintain a strong social media presence to attract new participants to class, special events, etc.
• Attend staff meetings on occasion as required.

Requirements

• Current approved group exercise primary certification for taught format.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous group exercise instruction experience is preferred.
• Physical effort required for daily duties includes lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, hopping, jumping, kicking and prolonged standing and walking.
• While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the environment is occasionally loud.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed to support the business.

Skills

• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and principles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with a wide variety of people.
• Enthusiastic and energetic approach to creating a community feel within a group session or class.
• Passion for fitness and helping others achieve health and wellness goals.

Pay

Pay Range: $22.03 - $24.48 per hour.

Benefits

• Free club membership for all employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Basic Group Life and AD&D Insurance ($10,000).
• 401k Savings and Investment Plan.
• For employees averaging 30+ hours per week: Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Sickness Benefits (in addition to the above).
• Eligibility for each plan based on position, hire and/or service date, and average hours worked.
• Benefit‑eligible team members may also accrue vacation hours.

Schedule

Average of at least 2 classes per week; ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.