Group Fitness Class Instructor

Position Summary

Group Fitness Instructors at URGE FITNESS are responsible for delivering safe, motivating, and high-quality classes that align with URGE brand standards and programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead group fitness classes that are safe, engaging, and appropriately challenging for participants of varying fitness levels.
• Deliver clear instruction, proper cueing, and exercise modifications as needed.
• Maintain a positive, energetic, and motivating presence throughout each class.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages member retention and participation.
• Start and end classes on time and follow all URGE FITNESS class format guidelines.

Preparation & Programming

• Come fully prepared for each class with a structured workout that follows URGE-approved class formats and guidelines.
• Your own music playlists appropriate for the class style, audience, and facility standards.
• Ensure workouts are thoughtfully programmed, balanced, and aligned with current fitness best practices.
• Be adaptable and responsive to member feedback while maintaining class integrity.

Technology & Check-In Responsibilities

• Ensure all members are properly checked into class using URGE FITNESS software prior to or at the start of each session.
• Communicate with front desk staff or management if there are check-in or attendance issues.
• Follow all facility procedures related to scheduling, substitutions, and class coverage.

Professional Standards

• Represent URGE FITNESS professionally at all times while on-site.
• Arrive early to prepare the studio, equipment, and sound system.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the studio before and after class.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate schedule changes, time-off requests, or substitution needs in accordance with URGE policies.

Certification Requirements

• Must hold a nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification OR
• Be willing to complete the URGE FITNESS Internal Group Fitness Certification, which is provided free of charge and qualifies instructors to teach URGE-approved formats.
• Acceptable certifications may include (but are not limited to): ACE, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, or equivalent nationally recognized organizations.

Scheduling & Commitment Requirements

• Classes are scheduled on a set weekly basis.
• Instructors must be able to commit to a consistent day and time each week to be considered for employment.
• Reliability and attendance are essential; frequent cancellations or schedule instability may result in removal from the schedule.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience teaching group fitness classes preferred (format-specific experience a plus)
• Strong communication, leadership, and motivational skills
• Ability to connect with diverse member populations
• Comfortable coaching in a group environment with energy and confidence
• Professional, punctual, and dependable CPR/AED certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Physical Requirements: Ability to demonstrate exercises and movements for the duration of class, ability to lift, move, and set up basic fitness equipment as needed, comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy fitness environment

Why Teach at URGE FITNESS

• Supportive fitness community and professional environment
• Consistent class schedules
• Free internal certification opportunities
• Opportunity to grow within a multi-location fitness brand
• Employee perks and complimentary club access (where applicable)