Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Dynamic Fitness; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Fitness in Cypress, TX is seeking a Certified Group Fitness Instructor to lead engaging group classes and help members reach their fitness goals in a fun, safe environment. Responsibilities include teaching scheduled formats, ensuring safety, maintaining room order, and participating in trainings.

Six months of group fitness experience and a current certification are required. Compensation starts at $17.00 per hour, with opportunities for additional formats and events.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal with a diverse group of people.
• Strong communication skills across all age groups.
• Professional demeanor and punctuality.
• Current Group Exercise certification.
• Prior six months of experience teaching group exercise.

Responsibilities

• Teach scheduled group fitness classes according to the schedule.
• Welcome participants and inform them of class level and ability.
• Ensure safety techniques and supervise participants during classes.
• Keep the group fitness room clean and organized after each session.
• Report any equipment concerns to the Group Fitness Supervisor and Operations Manager.
• Attend instructor trainings and required supervisory meetings.
• Promote club and class formats at events and activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Group fitness instruction

Safety techniques

Education

Group Exercise certification

Specialty formats certification

Job description

Certified Group Fitness Instructor Job Description

Job classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Group Fitness Instructor instructs members and guests through a variety of group exercise/fitness formats. The instructor delivers safe and effective exercises, assists participants in achieving fitness goals, and creates a fun group exercise environment for all participants.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Duties

• Inform members and guests of proper safety techniques.
• Welcome all members and guests at the beginning of each class.
• Inform participants of the ability level of the class format being taught.
• Supervise members and guests throughout the class.
• Encourage members and guests to achieve fitness goals by consistent participation.
• Describe and inform members and guests of other class formats offered at Dynamic Fitness.
• Follow all Dynamic Fitness policies and procedures.

Administrative Duties

• Teach scheduled group fitness classes according to the outlined Group Fitness Schedule.
• Initiate and conclude scheduled classes on time.
• Leave the Group Fitness room in order (clean and organized).
• Report any equipment concerns to the Group Fitness Supervisor and to the Operations Manager.
• Attend and be present for instructor trainings and required supervisory meetings.

Promote / Support

• Attend all Group Fitness events as needed to promote the club and class formats and show support toward the company.

Company Relations: The position does not directly manage other employees. The instructor interacts with class participants to ensure exercises and formats are performed safely and also engages with club staff and management.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to deal with a diverse group of people.
• Appropriate communication skills with all age groups.
• Great communication skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate exercise techniques, principles, and formats.
• Ability to effectively teach all skills to participants.
• Ability to follow directions and instructions.
• Maintains a professional demeanor with members and co‑workers.
• Be punctual and possess a can‑do attitude.
• Dress professionally and uphold an appropriate attitude and behavior.
• Be outgoing, enthusiastic, and captivating in front of class participants.

Minimum Certifications / Educational Level

• Possess a current Group Exercise certification or specialized fitness format certification.
• Training (additionally) in specialty formats, where required.

Minimum Experience

• Prior six months of experience facilitating/teaching group exercise classes.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting of light weights, jumping, squatting, walking, hopping, kicking, dancing, cycling.

Compensation: $17.00+

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.