Group Fitness Instructor

About the Role

Under the direction of the Group Fitness Director, the Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for providing creative, inviting, and encouraging group exercise programs while maintaining a safe and effective learning environment and focusing on delivering exceptional customer service and hospitality to members and guests.

Our Culture

Our unique culture is guided by our values and behaviors, which we call our “Code of Culture.”

• Our Mantra:
  • Respect The Past
  • Accept Responsibility
  • Pay it Forward
• Our Actions We Live By:
  • Keep It Real. Always – Open and honest discussions, courage to speak up, and navigating tough conversations with empathy.
  • Think Ahead. Be An Owner – Proactive, not reactive; act like an owner of the business.
  • Stay Humble. Hustle Harder – Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude, gritty work ethic, and teamwork.
  • One Team. One Voice – United teamwork with no limits to what we can accomplish.
  • Be Curious. Ask Why – Stay member-curious, seek understanding, and never settle.
• Pete’s Promise:
  • Service Forward
  • Ruthlessly Consistent
  • Do the Right Thing

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of classes to a discerning fitness population.
• Ensure classes are of the highest quality in content, safety, and physical challenge.
• Present innovative, entertaining, and fun classes.
• Remain open and attentive to the changing fitness needs of members.
• Deliver an exceptional experience to members, guests, and associates.
• Communicate timely and follow up as appropriate.
• Active participation in events, programs, meetings, and training.
• Represent the club professionally through image, dress, communication, and follow-through.
• Promote the company’s safety goals and ensure a safe working environment.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Make professional development a consistent priority.
• Assist with special club projects, events, and promotions.

Requirements

• Current Group Exercise certification with one or more of the following: ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or specialty-specific (e.g., Yoga, Pilates, Les Mills) certification as required for the format taught.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Minimum two years of group exercise or fitness-related teaching experience.
• Professional, friendly manner with excellent customer service abilities.

Skills

• Sales and Marketing: Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting and selling services, including marketing strategy and sales techniques.
• Problem Anticipation/Deductive Reasoning: Ability to identify potential issues and apply logic to solve problems, evaluate alternatives, and choose the most appropriate solution.
• Oral Comprehension and Expression: Ability to understand and communicate ideas clearly so others can understand.
• Computer Skills: Ability to develop and maintain records using Word, Excel, and other required software.

Working Conditions

• Ability to arrive on time for all scheduled work shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to adjust to a frequently changing work environment.
• Public contact required; may need to handle unpleasant or difficult situations.
• Frequently required to use hands, reach, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, balance, dance, or stretch.
• Must occasionally move around the facility, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

Estimated base pay range: $19.61 - $75.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Club Membership
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounts on club services and amenities
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Community Involvement initiatives
• Paid Time Off (for Full-Time associates; eligibility starts at 25 average hours per week)
• Health Insurance (for Full-Time associates; eligibility starts at 25 average hours per week)