Dynamic Group Fitness Instructor

RSG Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold's Gym Austin South is seeking a Group X Instructor to lead and motivate members in a standard group exercise format, ensuring safety and a positive experience. The role requires CPR/AED, six months of teaching, and national certifications such as ACE/AFAA/ACSM, plus ability to choreograph and cue music.

The instructor will create engaging classes, manage equipment and audio, and help maintain a welcoming, professional environment for all participants.

Qualifications

• Current hands-on CPR/AED certification and basic first aid training required.
• Minimum of six months teaching in a group exercise environment with knowledge of group exercise principles.
• Maintain nationally recognized group fitness certification by ACE, AFAA, ACSM.
• Provide verifiable proof of specialized skill/training such as Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, etc.
• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies, choreography and safe transitional movement patterns, music, cueing technique, and rhythm.
• High energy and be physically fit to complete the workout.
• Demonstrated knowledge of physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, body mechanics, and training principles.
• Engaging and motivational leadership with adaptability at the front of a class.
• Ability to create and/or follow choreography within the class format.
• Positive interpersonal communication and professionalism.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads and delivers group fitness classes based on industry standards and approved formats that begin and end promptly.
• Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explains techniques, demonstrates exercises, and teaches modifications.
• Provides clear verbal instructions with appropriate music tempo and motivating atmosphere.
• Coaches and motivates participants to achieve fitness goals; monitors for signs of injury or overexertion.
• Interacts with participants, orients new members, solicits feedback to maintain long-term participation.
• Ensures correct form; offers modifications to accommodate all fitness levels.
• Represents Gold's Gym group exercise in a professional manner and adheres to dress code.
• Delivers scheduled class; coordinates substitute instructor to avoid cancellations.
• Maintains equipment and room cleanliness; notifies management of repairs.
• Records hours and attendance; attends staff meetings and training as needed.
• Upholds company vision, values and policies; performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/AED

First aid

Group fitness certification

Group exercise experience

Yoga

Pilates

Body Pump

Body Attack

Choreography & cueing

Music tempo management

Audio equipment troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Job description

Gold's Gym Austin South is seeking a Group X Instructor to lead and motivate members in a standard group exercise format, ensuring safety and a positive experience. The role requires CPR/AED, six months of teaching, and national certifications such as ACE/AFAA/ACSM, plus ability to choreograph and cue music.

The instructor will create engaging classes, manage equipment and audio, and help maintain a welcoming, professional environment for all participants.