In House Group Exercise Instructor

Greenhouse Software, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Active in London is seeking an energetic fitness instructor with a Level 3 in Fitness (or recognized instructor qualification) to deliver group exercise classes across our London and Collection clubs in VA branding. You’ll bring passion, performance, and a track record of engaging members.

You will be responsible for coaching, providing quality assessments, developing programmes, and supporting marketing and PR efforts.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Fitness qualification or recognised instructor qualification.
• First aid certification.
• Willingness to work a non-traditional schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes across London & Collection clubs.
• Receive coaching and feedback via quality assurance assessments.
• Deliver signature programme in VA brand wear or uniform.
• Assist with specialized areas training as needed.
• Support Head of Exercise Experience with QA and live assessments.
• Collaborate with Head Office and club teams on PR and marketing strategies.
• Establish and manage your social media profile following company guidelines.

Skills

Coaching

Program design

Public speaking

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 Fitness qualification

Tools

Social media management

Job description

To inspire people to live an active life, To live and role-model our Values of Always learning, always improving; Inspiring People; Have fun; and Do the right thing; and to bring to life our People Promise of We are one team and want our people to always feel they can be themselves. We work hard and we dream big . To make exercise and the member experience irresistible and deliver group fitness programs in their truest essence in an effort to maximize growth in our fitness services and capacity in our group exercise studios.

Key Responsibilities 'A Day in your Work Life'

• Personally deliver classes across London & Collection clubs with the uniqueness that's given you a following.
• Receive 1-to-1 coaching and feedback through quality assurance assessments.
• Deliver signature programme in VA brand wear or uniform.
• Deliver training for specialized areas (once in role at least 3-6 months).
• Assist Head of Exercise Experience with quality assurance and live assessments when necessary.
• Partner with Head of Exercise Experience to give team members coaching and performance feedback when appropriate.
• Contribute to programming development and refreshes.
• Partner with Head Office, Regional Group Exercise Managers and club teams on Public Relations and Marketing strategies.
• Establish and manage your social media profile in accordance with company guidelines and policy.

What we need from you

• Liaise with the Head of Exercise Experience to assess, monitor and improve program delivery and support the team with "Experience Leader" responsibilities.
• You have aligned experience in the formats that you teach.
• You know how to create meaningful programs and encourage mindfulness of the people around you - members and employees alike.
• You're an athlete and a performer.
• You love to design programs as much as you love to deliver them.
• You're a raw and magnetic personality.
• You're confident and cool under pressure.
• You inspire our members and your fellow teammates to push themselves to new heights (one class at a time).
• You are sincere, authentic and transparent, but respectful.
• You are self-assured and emotionally intelligent.
• You listen intently, receive and actualize on feedback.
• You're motivated to continually improve.
• You speak eloquently when connecting with our members and representing the Virgin Active brand.

What success looks like (Key Accountabilities and KPIs)

• You have your Level 3 in Fitness (or recognised instructor qualification), your first aid and flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule.
• Maintain minimum 75% class occupancy
• Score 80% or better in quality assurance assessment

Pay Range