Group Fitness Instructor

Key Responsibilities

• Guides members through initial and progressive training in the areas of flexibility, aerobic conditioning and strength training.
• Instructs fitness and aerobic classes each week.
• Teaches proper stretching, strengthening and aerobic exercise.
• Insures proper, up-to-date and safe procedures are used in the teaching of all classes.
• Participates in continuing education seminars and workshops.
• Inspects exercise equipment and areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Performs light custodial duties such as wiping down group class fitness equipment.
• Makes sure classes are progressing safely and effectively.
• Enforces all rules and regulations in a polite and professional manner.
• Represents the community association’s fitness center at meetings, seminars, and events with the fitness director, or in the absence of the fitness director.
• Aids the fitness director with special events, tournaments, recognition programs, and any outdoor sports related activities.
• Implements safe work practices in job performance.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Nationally recognized certification such as ACE, NASM, ACSM for group instruction and/or personal training.
• AED, CPR and First Aid.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Able to work during peak hours which may include mornings and evenings.
• Comprehensive understanding of current health and fitness standards and principles.
• Extensive knowledge of health and fitness equipment.