Looking to make your mark with an elite organization in the fitness industry? Look no further as FFC was just named Best Gym of 2023 by the Chicago Reader. Join us as we continue building on our success!
Yoga Instructor
The Yoga Instructor is responsible for providing a balanced yoga practice for participants of all levels and abilities, providing progressions and regressions when necessary, and educating patrons on appropriate breathing principles and safe transitioning techniques. You will be assigned to a home club and substitute classes in other clubs. Yoga Sculpt and or Barre experience is a must.
What You'll Do:
Provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment for members, guests, and co-workers
Begin and end class on time
Provide instruction and coaching to class attendees
Accurately record class participation and conduct class surveys
Ensure that the fitness studio is clean and returned to its original state at the end of each class
Preferred Qualifications:
Must hold and maintain an RYT 200 certification or a Group Fitness Instructor certification by a nationally-recognized organization
Current CPR/AED Certification
2+ years of teaching Group Fitness classes
Experience teaching Yoga Sculpt and or Barre
Physical requirements include: walking and standing during the entire shift (often 4-8 hours), climbing stairs, kneeling, pushing, and pulling objects, lifting and moving objects (up to 50 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation
What We Offer:
Insurance - Medical (only for Full time employees), Dental and Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
Company-paid Life Insurance (only for Full time employees)
401K - with company match
Professional Development Reimbursement - FFC will match 50% of the cost for an activity up to a maximum reimbursement amount of $200 allowed during the calendar year. We encourage our staff to diversify their educational development. This benefit becomes effective after 90 days of employment (only for Full time employees)
We provide fitness instructor training and significant discounts on these educational programs (Pilates, Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, Yoga)
Other Perks of Working at FFC:
Complimentary Club Membership to use any of our FFC locations!
Open Door Policy - Your managers and the corporate team all have an open door policy
Diverse and Inclusive Culture - Our team is composed of people from different walks of life who bring their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives to form a welcoming environment
25% discounts on Spa, Retail, and Fitness classes for all employees
Employee appreciation programs
Various fringe benefits such as Nationwide Pet Insurance, Ventra Benefit Program (pre-tax dollars), T-Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data, phone plans for only $30 per line (up to 4 lines) and more
Our Purpose:
"To enhance the lives of our members and guests by improving their overall health and well-being." Our members, guests, and staff are as diverse as the city we call home. We are "Chicago from Day One," committed to building a respectful and inclusive community.
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