Position Title: Group Fitness Instructor
Reports to: Group Fitness Manager
Direct Reports: No
FLSA Status: Part-time, Exempt
PTO Eligible: No
Benefits Eligible: No
Payment Type: Salaried, Semi-monthly
Pay Grade: n/a
This is a part-time salaried, exempt field position. This position may require early mornings (5:30/6:30am) and/or evening hours (after 5:00 p.m.) as class needs warrant and schedules are set for those classes for which any given instructor holds appropriate certification to teach. Group fitness instructors are expected to teach classes per week/or classes per month.
OVERVIEW:
The Group Fitness Instructor plans, instructs, and leads members participating in group fitness programs; ensures the proper maintenance of fitness center exercise and audio equipment; demonstrates proper exercise techniques; assists members by answering questions about Club4Fitness and promotes repeat attendance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or ability required.
Prepares choreography and instructs members in various level of group fitness techniques; provides feedback to participants regarding their performance level.
Maintains order and control over members participating in group fitness activities.
Obtains, maintains, and secures fitness and audio equipment in compliance with acceptable standards to ensure the long life of equipment.
Protects the Club4Fitness interests by observing and preventing potentials for liabilities due to injuries; ensures the safety of all participants.
Ensures members submit printed ticket for each class attended to document class attendance and appropriate membership type.
Provides excellent and courteous customer service to members; maintains awareness of and promotes all group fitness activities; encourages continuous attendance.
Promotes an engaging and welcoming environment to all employees, members and visitors
Responsible for ensuring that all studios are clean and organized and all Group Exercise equipment is properly maintained
Participates in the launch and on-going performance of new procedures, programs, training and certifications within the arena of Group Exercise, including Spin/indoor cycling activities
Teaches a minimum of 3 classes per week on the schedule
Attend group exercise meetings as assigned by the VP – Personal Training & Fitness Programming or Managing Partner or the Group Fitness Manager of any region or Club
Performs all other related work as assigned
*Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities. and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Of special note: All department directors, personal trainers, and group exercise instructors assigned to the respective club report directly to the General Manager when on-site at any Club4 facility.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The position reports directly to the assigned Group Fitness Manager.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Hard working, goal oriented, enthusiastic, and energetic.
Solid work ethic with strong decision-making skills
Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal direction and supervision
Superior customer service skills, preferably in the fitness industry
Solid supervisory, diplomacy and listening skills
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism
One (1) year of previous experience leading specific group fitness programming as instructor
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
Certification relevant to fitness class being taught (e.g. Les Mills certifications)
CPR/AED Certification
First Aide Certification
Reasonable accommodations may be possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Mental Demands: Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under pressure
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Work with frequent interruptions; climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds; frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions
Regulated air temperature and humidity in gym facilities and office environment, however, temperatures and humidity may be elevated while group and personal exercise activities are being performed
Regular standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, stretching, lifting, and other physical activity are required while performing the duties of the role
Sitting, close reading, and typing are required while performing the duties of the role
Noise level is generally low but may be louder and more intense in gym facilities
Frequent overnight travel will be required, as described above
Hours are generally traditional business hours but may, at times, extend to long or late hours to accommodate the different time zones of club facilities as well as to address projects, events, openings, launches of new programming, and other matters involving social media.
The pace is heightened as the nature of the work is high-energy fitness activities and instruction
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Any work related experience or additional education/training resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements at the sole discretion of Club4Fitness Human Resources or the Managing Partner.
Approved By: Mary P Donovan Pope, HR Director Date: 06-16-2020
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Club4Fitness leadership and/or my direct supervisor have the right to add or change duties at any time. This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions for this position as well as rescinding all past and present job descriptions that do not reflect the current requirements of this position. My signature below indicates I understand and acknowledge my job description.
Rev. 8-2020 - mpdp