Since 1965, no gym has been responsible for more life-changing transformations and fitness achievements than Gold’s Gym. Gold’s Gym is an international brand that focuses on Sales, Service, and Sanitation. Every kind of person comes to our gyms, and every kind of person can transform their life. Come be a part of this success story!

Gold’s Gym prides itself on its cleanliness and attention to sanitation. It is one of the pillars of expectations across the globe. We are looking for individuals who share the same priorities to ensure Gold’s Gym leads the industry in cleanliness.

Do you believe in the importance of health and wellness?

Are you passionate about being a part of the future of fitness?

If you answered “yes” to those questions, then this opportunity is for you! Not only do you get to help others achieve their goals, but Gold’s Gym offers great benefits for all eligible employees. Take the next step now, apply and kickstart your own journey towards health and wellness.

Group Exercise Instructor

The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through a pre-arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength and endurance, while ensuring that the safety of the members is not compromised. The Group Exercise Instructor will also serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness.

We are especially looking for experience in Les Mils BodyPump, BodyAttack, and/or BodyCombat, as well as Silver Sneakers. If this is you, apply now!

Major Responsibilities:

Pre-class Preparation:

Arrive at class location 10 to 15 minutes ahead of scheduled start time to be available to interact with members, answer questions, inquire about their fitness progress, introduce and orient new participants.
Prepare appropriate music for class if not provided by the Les Mils programming.
Ensure all equipment is functioning correctly and have microphones ready.

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 as private a manner as possible.
Make sure all verbal instructions are clear and that the volume, tempo of music and overall atmosphere is conducive to hearing, teaching, learning and having fun.
Continually monitor participants to ensure all participants are using correct form. Offer variations of the routine to accommodate all fitness levels.

After Class Responsibilities:

Make sure room is in order for the next class to begin.
Answer any questions/concerns participants may have.

Additional Responsibilities:

Make sure that class begins and ends promptly. If necessary, make adjustments to the flow of the class to ensure adherence to the schedule.
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 a rare occurrence.
Ensure that proper time recording procedures are followed correctly and in a timely manner.
Prepare any incident and/or witness reports as necessary in the event of accidents.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards his/her responsibilities, fellow employees, and members.
Promote Gold’s Gym and GGX as much as possible.

Qualifications & Requirements:

At least six months teaching 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
Instructors having a specialized skill such as Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, etc. must provide verifiable proof of education.
Group fitness certification
Current CPR certification and basic first aid training is required.
Physical demands include, but are not limited to the ability to lift light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning and kicking.

What started out in 1965 as a small gym in Venice Beach, California has since become the most well-known and traditional fitness company in the world - - Gold's Gym. Over the last 55 years, Gold's Gym has developed into a global brand with over 600 locations spanning 6 continents. Bodybuilding greats such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Franco Columbu worked out at the original Gold's Gym, which went on to become the most legendary gym in the world. In the fitness industry, the brand enjoys cult status and universal appeal with 96% aided brand awareness.

We attribute much of our success to our company culture. We're down-to-earth, reliable, and entrepreneurial - - but also enthusiastic, collaborative, and creative.

If this feels like you, we can't wait to get your application!

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