LES MILLS INSTRUCTOR

Summary & Reports to:

The Edge Fitness Clubs offer an amazing variety of fitness classes including strength, cardio and Mind Body Classes. Our awesome instructors are what separates The Edge from our competition. With over 550 classes per week, we provide our members with an intense, upbeat and motivating atmosphere that will help our members get an Edge in life. If you want to teach classes for the best health club, join our team!

Duties & Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Arrive for class at least 5 minutes (10 minutes preferred) before scheduled start of class

End class on time in order to keep flow between classes and parking lot

Greet members with a positive, professional and friendly attitude

Always introduce self and class

When speaking with members, have a positive, team player attitude toward the Edge and its management

Assist new participants with set up etc.

Demonstrate proper techniques and methods

Provide modifications to suit the member’s individual needs

Ensure studio is left in neat and organized manner

Remind and assist members to scan in at kiosk

Take attendance for classes which require it

Log attendance lists in by end of day

Verify and log out class in payroll system after class

Treat stereo and mic with care

Report any studio or equipment issues to Director of Group Exercise

Report any inappropriate behavior witnessed to Director of Group Exercise

Follow procedures for getting a sub/being the sub – (see sub procedures)

Follow inclement weather procedures when needed Support and articulate the Edge Fitness mission statement

Maintain a healthy way of life

Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures

Demonstrate positive attitude and actions through a display of courtesy, service, cooperation, hospitality, sensitivity, and professionalism to internal and external customers.

Key Qualifications:

Must hold a Les Mills certification

Group Exercise Certification Required

CPR Certification Required

Extensive knowledge of fitness, and program design

Knowledge of safe exercise techniques

Ability to multi-task and learn quickly

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Ability to demonstrate safe exercise techniques

Education & Experience:

Must be actively teaching the program or currently teaching Program 95

Six months with certification and six months teaching

Program design experience preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of a class. Bending and moving is done frequently. Physical activity will include standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, sitting and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Lifting requirements are 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The vision requirements are close, distant, depth, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a health club environment. This position routinely deals with club employees, members and vendors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. This is a high paced environment.

Travel:

There is no travel required for this position.

Position type and expected hours of work:

This is a part time, non-exempt position where you are expected to work your scheduled class time.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation

Membership to Edge Fitness Clubs *must teach 2 classes per week

Access to our Edge Kids Care

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Edge Fitness, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Please note these statements are not an exhaustive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities. Duties, Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.