Silver Sneakers Instructor

Overview

The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through a prearranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength and endurance, while ensuring the safety of the members.

Pre-class Preparation

• Arrive at class location 10 to 15 minutes ahead of scheduled start time to interact with members, answer questions, inquire about fitness progress, and introduce new participants.
• Know participants on an individual basis and have a good sense of their fitness capabilities.
• Wear appropriate fitness attire that does not prohibit seeing proper form, alignment, and movement of the body. Wear proper footwear at all times.

During Class Responsibilities

• Introduce yourself and the format of the class.
• Inquire about first-time participants and assess their fitness level discreetly.
• Ensure verbal instructions are clear and the atmosphere is conducive to hearing, teaching, learning, and having fun.
• Continually monitor participants to ensure they are using correct form and offer variations to accommodate different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and fun environment for all participants.

After Class Responsibilities

• Remove all music and return the microphone to its proper place.
• Make sure the room is in order for the next class to begin.
• Answer any questions or concerns participants may have.
• Solicit feedback from participants about the class.

Additional Responsibilities

• Do not use music with offensive language.
• Prepare appropriate music for class.
• Ensure all equipment is functioning correctly and have microphones ready.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure classes begin and end promptly.
• If teaching the last class of the day, follow proper closing procedures as outlined by the Group Exercise Director for the individual facility.
• In case of a Group Exercise Instructor being unable to fulfill a scheduled class, find a qualified/approved substitute and notify the Group Exercise Director.
• Be dependable and consistent in class schedules.
• Attend all required staff meetings.
• Follow proper time recording procedures.
• Prepare incident and/or witness reports as necessary.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Promote Gold’s Gym and GGX as much as possible.
• At least six months teaching experience in a group exercise format.
• Knowledge of safe exercise technique and group exercise principles.
• Knowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics.
• Performance of a variety of exercise routines.
• Positive and effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment.
• Specialized certifications such as Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, etc., with verifiable proof of education.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift light weights.
• Bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, and kicking.

Benefits

• 20% Employee Discount on Clothing and Products.
• Free Gold’s Gym Membership to all our locations in the Carolinas!

About the Role

Gold’s Gym, founded in Venice Beach, California in 1965, has become a global symbol of strength and performance, defining serious training for nearly six decades. Our legacy has evolved while staying true to our roots—serious training, community, and results. We attribute much of our success to our company culture, which includes being grounded, reliable, entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, collaborative, and creative.