Aqua Aerobics Instructor

24 Hour Fitness; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

24 Hour Fitness is seeking a Group X Coach to lead engaging group exercise sessions at our Portland, OR club. You will deliver pre-choreographed or freestyle classes to a broad range of members, in person or via virtual platforms, creating an inviting, motivating experience.

The role emphasizes safety, clear communication, and community building, with responsibilities including class instruction, excellent customer service, substitutes planning, recruiting new participants and supporting a

Qualifications

• Current approved group exercise primary certification is required.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Previous group exercise instruction experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• Coach group sessions and classes to a wide variety of members at varying fitness levels, in person or via virtual platforms.
• Present sessions in a welcoming, encouraging and challenging way.
• Ensure safety and proper techniques for all fitness levels.
• Increase member attendance through effective teaching and connection with participants.
• Maintain an average of coaching at least 2 classes per week.
• Handle member concerns and report maintenance needs to club management.
• Recruit new members to join classes and support class coverage with substitutes.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Strong communication skills

Motivating and energetic

Safety awareness

Community building

Education

Group exercise certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

FULL-TIME / PART-TIME

Full-time / Part-time

LOCATION

4546 SE McLoughlin Blvd Portland OR 97202

Job Summary

The Group X Coach creates an inviting, inspiring and motivating group exercise experience through delivering pre-choreographed or freestyle group exercise programs to members and guests.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Class Instruction

• Coach pre-choreographed or freestyle group sessions and classes to a wide variety of members at varying fitness levels in person or via virtual technology.
• Present group sessions and classes in a way that makes members feel welcomed, encouraged and challenged.
• Ensure group sessions and classes are delivered with high quality and safe for all fitness levels by educating members on safe techniques and guidelines.
• Increase member attendance through strong teaching skills and ability to connect with and motivate others.
• Must maintain an average of coaching at least 2 classes per week

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer services for members and guests through positive interactions before and after group session or class.
• Handle member concerns or direct to appropriate club management.
• Report broken equipment and maintenance needs to club management.
• Recruits new members to join classes.
• Start and finish group session and class on time as scheduled.
• Deliver on the Service Promise of Clean, Friendly and Well Maintained Club by organizing equipment and assisting with maintaining a clean and organized club.

Administrative

• Find appropriate substitutes for group session or class coverage by following company policy and guidelines.
• Maintain a strong social media presence to attract new participants to class, special events, etc.
• Attend staff meetings on occasion as required.

Organization Relationships

This position reports to the General Manager and interacts with all club staff, members and guests.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and principles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with a wide variety of people.
• Enthusiastic and energetic approach to creating a community feel within a group session or class.
• Passion for fitness and helping others achieve health and wellness goals.

Minimum Educational Level/Certifications

• Current approved group exercise primary certification for taught format.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum Work Experience And Qualifications

• Previous group exercise instruction experience is preferred.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions

• Physical effort required for daily duties includes lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, hopping, jumping, kicking and prolonged standing and walking.

Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the environment is occasionally loud.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed to support the business.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to describe the general job functions and requirements for this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the qualifications, responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 24 Hour Fitness reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

FUNCTIONAL GROUP

Group X