Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Dynamic Fitness; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Dynamic Fitness in Pearland, TX is seeking a Certified Group Fitness Instructor to lead scheduled group exercise classes and promote a fun, safe, and engaging workout environment for members and guests.

The role requires current group exercise certification, excellent communication, and a professional, on-time presence to guide participants and support club activities.

Qualifications

• Possess a current Group Exercise certification or specialized fitness format certification.
• Training in specialty formats where required.
• Prior six months experience in facilitating/teaching group exercise classes.
• Dress professionally and uphold an appropriate attitude and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Teach scheduled group fitness classes according to outlined Group Fitness Schedule.
• Initiates and concludes scheduled class on time.
• Leaves Group Fitness room in order (clean and organized).
• Reports any equipment concerns to Group Fitness Supervisor, and reports concerns to the Operations Manager.
• Attends and is present for instructor trainings and required supervisor meetings.
• Attend all Group Fitness events to promote the club and class formats.

Skills

Great communication skills

Diversity awareness

Public speaking

On-time / punctual

Class engagement

Professional demeanor

Education

Group Exercise certification

specialized fitness format certification

Job description

Certified Group Fitness Instructor Job Description

Job classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Group Fitness Instructor instructs members & guests through a variety of group exercise/fitness formats. The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) instructs members & guests through useful and safe exercises, assists them in achieving exercise goals and creates a fun group exercise environment for all participants. The GFI guides members & guests through group exercise formats in a group setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

TECHNICAL DUTIES

• Inform members & guests of proper safety techniques
• Welcome all members & guests at the beginning of each class
• Inform participants of the ability level of the class format being taught
• Supervise members & guests through the duration of the class
• Encourage members & guests to achieve fitness goals by consistent participation
• Be able to describe and inform members & 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 outlined Group Fitness Schedule
• Initiates and concludes scheduled class on time
• Leaves Group Fitness room in order (clean and organized)
• Reports any equipment concerns to Group Fitness Supervisor, and reports concerns to the Operations Manager
• Attends and is present for instructor trainings and required supervisor meetings

PROMOTE/SUPPORT

• Attends all Group Fitness events as needed to promote the club and class formats, as well as to show support towards the Company

Company Relations:

The position of a Group Fitness Instructor does not directly manage other employees. The GFI will have interaction with their class participants to ensure that exercises and formats are performed in a safe manner. The Group Fitness Instructor will also engage with club staff and management.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills & abilities:
• Ability to deal with a diverse group of people
• Ability to speak appropriately with all age groups
• Great communication skills
• Knowledge of appropriate exercise technique, principles, and format
• Ability to effectively teach all skills being taught to participants
• Ability to follow directions/instructions
• Maintains a professional demeanor in relation to members and co-workers
• Be “on-time” and possess a “can-do” attitude.
• Dress professionally and uphold an appropriate attitude and behavior
• Possess an outgoing, enthusiastic, and must be able to be 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 as required)

Minimum experience:

• Prior six months experience in facilitating/teaching group exercise classes

Physical Requirements:

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

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.