Group X Instructor - Bandera Trails

About the role

The Group Exercise Instructor will lead and motivate members in a group environment through a pre‑arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, while ensuring that the safety of the members is not compromised. The instructor also serves as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver group fitness classes based on industry standards and approved formats, beginning and ending promptly and adhering to scheduled times.
• Instruct participants on effective workout methods; explain proper techniques, demonstrate exercises, identify muscle groups, and teach appropriate methods and modifications.
• Provide clear verbal instructions and maintain a motivational atmosphere with appropriate music volume and tempo.
• Coach and motivate class participants to achieve fitness goals while monitoring for signs of injury, illness, or overexertion.
• Interact with participants, answer questions, orient new participants, generate and maintain a positive exercise experience, and solicit feedback to promote long‑term participation and member retention.
• Ensure all participants use correct form, offering modifications and variations to accommodate all fitness levels.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow associates, members, and guests.
• Represent and promote Gold's Gym group exercise professionally, adhering to appropriate fitness attire and avoiding revealing or inappropriate clothing.
• Consistently deliver scheduled classes and coordinate qualified substitute instructors when absent to avoid cancellations.
• Provide legally purchased music appropriate for the class format and avoid music with foul or offensive language.
• Ensure all equipment functions correctly and microphones are in working order.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the GGX room, ensuring equipment is put away and the sound system is turned off when not in use.
• Promptly notify management of any equipment or facility repair needs.
• Prepare incident and/or witness reports as necessary in the event of accidents.
• Accurately record hours worked and class attendance information, submitting them to the GGX Manager in a timely manner.
• Attend all required staff meetings and training to maintain and improve teaching skills.
• Uphold the company's vision, mission, values, and code of conduct, and comply with all Gold's Gym policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.