Barre Instructor

the club at los gatos; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Club at Los Gatos is seeking upbeat Barre instructors to motivate and inspire members in a premier health club setting.

Instructors will teach scheduled classes, answer questions on movement safety, and maintain a warm, engaging atmosphere while collaborating with club staff to ensure top-notch member experiences.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Possess CPR Certification (First Aid not required but desired)
• Preferred Group Exercise Instructor Certification (AEA, ACE, AFAA, NASM, etc)
• Prefer 2+ Years of instructor experience

Responsibilities

• Teach classes scheduled from start to finish
• Explain physiology and kinesiology related to movements for safe participation
• Inspire and motivate participants in a positive learning environment
• Collaborate with club staff professionally
• Create a warm and inviting atmosphere to engage members
• Notify management of facility needs or problems
• Comply with safety standards in Group Exercise department and facility
• Perform related duties as necessary

Skills

2+ years experience

Kinesiology knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

Tools

CPR Certification

Group Exercise Certification (AEA/ACE/AFAA/NASM)

Job description

The Club at Los Gatos, the Bay Area's Premier health club, is looking for superstar Barre instructors that motivate and inspire members!

Requirements:

• 18 years or older
• Possess CPR Certification (First Aid not required but desired)
• Preferred Group Exercise Instructor Certification (AEA, ACE, AFAA, NASM, etc)
• Prefer 2+ Years of instructor experience

• Instructor will teach classes that are scheduled from start to finish.
• Instructor will exhibit the competence to answer questions as relates to physiology and kinesiology of movements to further support safe membership participation.
• Instructor will demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate participations within a positive context for learning.
• Instructor will exhibit the ability to work with club staff with the highest level of professionalism.
• Instructor will provide a warm and inviting atmosphere to develop rapport, answer questions, and develop effective engagement in class.
• Instructor will notify management of any facility needs, and or problems
• Instructor will comply with all safety standards within the Group Exercise department and facility.
• Instructor will comply with all related duties as is necessary for the job.

• Possess working knowledge of kinesiology, human anatomy, and instructing methods.
• Ability to progress and regress movements for members.
• Instructor will provide warm-up and cool-down for safe class transitions.
• Instructor will institute dynamic and effective workout exercises coupled with proper technique, body awareness, appropriate demonstrations, correct identification of muscle groups, and ways to strengthen particular muscle groups.

• Knowledge of tempo, cueing, rhythm
• Advanced knowledge of choreography and music skills to provide a seamless integration of methods and dynamic programming for member engagement.
• Instructors must be able to cue in real time to allow for smooth and safe transitions into movements.
• Ability to source music and integrate it appropriately for a 60 minute aerobic workout