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. Instructors are expected to lead with confidence, connect with members, and create an inclusive, upbeat class experience while maintaining professionalism and consistency.

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.

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