Group X Instructor - College Station
Gold's Gym · College Station, TX · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
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 member safety is not compromised. The Instructor also serves as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness.
Responsibilities
- Leads and delivers group fitness classes based on industry standards and approved formats that begin and end promptly, adhering to the format, standards, and scheduled times.
- Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises, identifies muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods and modifications.
- Provides clear verbal instructions and ensures volume, music tempo, and overall atmosphere are motivational and conducive to hearing, teaching, learning, and fun.
- Coaches and motivates class participants to achieve fitness goals while continually monitoring for signs of injury, illness, or overexertion.
- Interacts with participants, answers questions, introduces/orients new participants, generates and maintains a positive exercise experience, and solicits feedback to maintain long‑term participation and member retention.
- Ensures all participants use correct form during class and offers modifications and variations to accommodate all fitness levels.
- Maintains and demonstrates a positive and professional attitude towards responsibilities, fellow associates, members, and guests.
- Represents and promotes Gold’s Gym group exercise in a professional manner, adheres to appropriate fitness attire, and refrains from revealing or inappropriate clothing.
- Consistently delivers scheduled classes as posted and coordinates a qualified substitute instructor when absent to avoid cancellations.
- Provides legally purchased music appropriate for the class format and refrains from using music that contains foul or offensive language.
- Ensures all equipment functions correctly and microphones are in working order.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of the GGX room, ensuring equipment is put away and the sound system is turned off when not in use.
- Promptly notifies management of any equipment or facility repair needs.
- Prepares incident and/or witness reports as necessary in the event of accidents.
- Accurately records hours worked and class attendance information, submitting them to the GGX Manager in a timely manner.
- Attends all required staff meetings and is willing to attend training to maintain teaching skills or improve/expand current skill level.
- Upholds the company’s vision, mission, values, and code of conduct and complies with all Gold’s Gym policies and procedures.
- Performs related duties as assigned.