Group Fitness Instructor

Job Summary

Deliver professional, high quality, safe and innovative fitness classes and instruction to a diverse membership population.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

• Create exciting group fitness classes as assigned, along with appropriate music playlists.
• Attract and retain members by providing outstanding customer service.
• Interact with employees, members and guests in a manner aligned with the People, Places and Programs components of the Village Standards.
• Lead by example, consistently conveying a positive attitude, passion and pride in teaching and all communication.
• Provide members and guests with the highest level of professionalism and dedication.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, which includes ensuring that studio equipment is put away after each class and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Nationally recognized certification in appropriate group fitness and/or exercise.
• Superior understanding and demonstration of customer service.
• Strong experience in a health club environment participating in instruction programming.
• Obtain CPR certification and attend New Hire Orientation within 30 days of hire through Company training.

Required Abilities

• Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, stretching, reaching and grasping, bending and kneeling. Sitting for some periods of time. Substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the legs, feet, arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Involved in activities where one must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Receiving detailed information through written and oral communication.
• Physical Requirement: Position requires frequent walking, standing, stretching and bending daily. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects. Involves physical movements required to teach Pilates and participate in activities related to membership events and programs.
• Visual Requirement: This position requires close visual acuity to observe and perform activities.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an athletic club environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and potentially in hot weather.