Seniors Fitness Coach
24 Hour Fitness · Clackamas, OR · Today
EducationFull-time
Location: 8720 SE Sunnybrook Blvd, Clackamas, OR 97015
About the role
We're looking for energetic and compassionate group fitness instructors to lead senior-focused classes at 24 Hour Fitness. Ideal candidates have a positive attitude and a desire to make a meaningful impact on our active aging community. Not already certified to teach our active aging community? No problem! Apply today, and we will help you get certified*. Must have a primary fitness certification.
Responsibilities
- Class Instruction
- Coach pre-choreographed or freestyle group sessions and classes to a wide variety of members at varying fitness levels in person or via virtual technology.
- Present group sessions and classes in a way that makes members feel welcomed, encouraged, and challenged.
- Ensure group sessions and classes are delivered with high quality and safe for all fitness levels by educating members on safe techniques and guidelines.
- Increase member attendance through strong teaching skills and ability to connect with and motivate others.
- Maintain an average of coaching at least 2 classes per week.
- Customer Service
- Deliver exceptional customer service for members and guests through positive interactions before and after group sessions or classes.
- Handle member concerns or direct them to appropriate club management.
- Report broken equipment and maintenance needs to club management.
- Recruit new members to join classes.
- Start and finish group sessions and classes on time as scheduled.
- Deliver on the Service Promise of Clean, Friendly, and Well-Maintained Club by organizing equipment and assisting with maintaining a clean and organized club.
- Administrative
- Find appropriate substitutes for group session or class coverage by following company policy and guidelines.
- Maintain a strong social media presence to attract new participants to classes, special events, etc.
- Attend staff meetings on occasion as required.
Qualifications
- Current approved group exercise primary certification for taught format.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Previous group exercise instruction experience is preferred.
Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and principles.
- Strong communication skills and ability to connect with a wide variety of people.
- Enthusiastic and energetic approach to creating a community feel within a group session or class.
- Passion for fitness and helping others achieve health and wellness goals.
Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions
- Physical effort required for daily duties includes lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, hopping, jumping, kicking, and prolonged standing and walking.
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- The noise level in the environment is occasionally loud.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed to support the business.