Group Exercise Instructor Lorton

Group Exercise Instructor

Part Time • Lorton
Benefits:
  • Free Gym Membership
  • Employee discounts
Group Exercise Instructor

The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members in a group environment through pre-arranged exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance while ensuring their safety. The Instructor will also serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness.

Classes available:
Les Mills Formats
Boot Camps/HIIT/Tabata Formats
Strength Training Formats
Yoga/Barre/Pilates
Silver Sneakers

During Class Responsibilities:
  • Introduce yourself and the format of the class. 
  • Inquire if there are any “first-timers” in the group, and if so, assess their fitness level in a private manner. 
  • Ensure all verbal instructions are clear and that the volume, tempo of music, and overall atmosphere are conducive to hearing, teaching, learning, and having fun. 
  • Continually monitor participants to ensure they are using the correct form. Offer variations of the routine to accommodate all fitness levels. 
  • Create a motivational and fun environment for all participants.
After Class Responsibilities:
  • Remove all music and return the microphone to the proper place. 
  • Make sure the room is ready for the next class to begin. 
  • Answer any questions/concerns participants may have. 
  • Solicit feedback from participants about the class.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Class begins and ends promptly. If necessary, adjust the class flow to ensure adherence to the schedule. 
  • If the Group Exercise Instructor is teaching the last class of the day, please follow the closing procedures outlined by the Group Exercise Director for the individual facility. 
  • If a Group Exercise Instructor cannot fulfill a scheduled class, it is their responsibility to find a qualified/approved substitute and notify the Group Exercise Director if a substitute is unavailable. 
  • Group Exercise Instructors must be dependable and consistent in their class schedules. Anyone committing to teach a class should make all arrangements so that substitutes or cancellations are rare. 
  • Attend all required staff meetings as necessary. 
  • Ensure that proper time recording procedures are followed correctly and promptly. 
  • Prepare any incident and witness reports as necessary in the event of accidents. 
  • Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards their responsibilities, fellow employees, and members. 
  • Promote Gold’s Gym and GGX as much as possible.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Knowledge of safe exercise techniques 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 
  • Instructors with specialized skills, such as Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, etc., must provide verifiable proof of education. 
  • Group fitness certification by ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or Personal Training Certification (Specializes in training groups/boot camps)
  • Current CPR certification and basic first aid training are required. 
  • Physical demands include, but are not limited to, the ability to lift light weights, bend, squat, jump, run, reach, walk, hop, spin, and kick.
Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour




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PERKS

Free Gym Membership
Opportunity for Advancement
Industry-Standard Compensation
Flexible Schedules
Fun Work Atmosphere