Fitness Instructor, Wellness, Spa & Fitness

BlueStar Resort & Golf; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

BlueStar Resort & Golf in Virginia seeks a part-time Fitness Instructor to develop classes for varied fitness levels, teach safe equipment use, and assist members during workouts. The role reports to the Spa & Fitness Director.

The position requires First Aid/CPR, excellent communication, and strong customer service. Flexible schedule includes evenings and weekends, with focus on member experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of prior experience and class instruction preferred.
• Current First Aid, CPR/AED certification, and other safety certifications as required by the Club.
• Group certification and experience with a 55+ audience preferred.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the BlueStar experience for members and guests by modeling standards and adhering to policies.
• Help monitor the facility for member and guest safety.
• Create and facilitate safe and engaging classes for all fitness levels.
• Talk with members about fitness classes and help them choose routines.
• Maintain a professional instructor-client relationship.
• Report incidents or accidents to the Assistant Spa & Fitness Director and stay current with facility calendar.
• Promote programs and activities that support members’ personal and social goals.
• Know all spa services offered and suggest beneficial treatments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Group fitness instruction

First aid CPR

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Trilogy at Lake Frederick: Shenandoah Lodge & Athletic Club

The "Shenandoah Club" campus includes the Lodge, Athletic Club, and Shoreline Outfitter, encompassing more than 36,000 square feet of indoor space along with an expansive lakeside veranda and patio beneath. The restaurant, Region’s 117, and the Shenandoah Events Center are open to the public and available for dining reservations and private bookings.

Employment Status: Part Time

Pay Rate: $15 per hour / $40 per class (Teaching Rate)

Location: Heart of Northern Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley

Position Overview

The Fitness Instructor develops fitness classes for different fitness levels, provides training for safe use of exercise equipment, and assists members during class workouts to promote lifelong health and fitness. This position reports to the Spa & Fitness Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the BlueStar experience for members and guests by modeling and maintaining standards set in the BlueStar Principles and adhering to BlueStar Resort & Golf (BSRG) and facility policies.
• Help monitor the facility for member and guest safety.
• Create and facilitate safe and interesting classes for all fitness levels, leading classes with enthusiasm and support.
• Talk with members about fitness classes and help them choose a routine or class to fit lifestyle goals and physical limitations.
• Maintain a professional instructor-client relationship.
• Report incidents or accidents to the Assistant Spa & Fitness Director and/or Spa & Fitness Director, keep current with facility calendar, and participate in facility events, activities, and seminars.
• Promote a total facility experience by suggesting programs and activities that support members’ personal and social lifestyle goals.
• Know all spa services offered and be able to suggest beneficial spa treatments complementing a fitness routine.
• Work assigned schedule; begin and end all sessions on time; clean and disinfect exercise equipment to maintain a sanitized environment.
• Assist staff with lifting and storing facility equipment, furniture, and products to maintain the facility and prepare for special events.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Personal Attributes

• Highly customer oriented and responsive with a high need for closure.
• Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities.
• Strong team-building skills; ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be a role model and live BlueStar core values: honesty and integrity, respect for the individual, teamwork, competitive spirit.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of prior experience and class instruction preferred.
• Current First Aid, CPR/AED certification, and other safety certifications as required by the Club.
• Group certification and experience with a 55+ audience preferred.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to demonstrate equipment use for exercise training.
• Must be able to lift 45-pound weight plates.
• Ability to speak with volume to direct a class.
• Ability to lead a class and pay attention to class movements simultaneously; willingness to respond to client questions or concerns.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge about exercise, health, and fitness by remaining current with industry trends.
• Ability to explain and promote other facility services to guests.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work well with others and provide exceptional customer service to members and guests.
• Demonstrate initiative—ability to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.
• Consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy, and meeting timeliness.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
• Flexible schedule: includes evenings, weekends, limited travel required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment

This position typically works indoors in designated fitness rooms. The noise level is moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

Physically active and requires standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and various movements throughout shift. Frequently observes, speaks clearly, understands speech in noisy environment; strength and flexibility to lift up to 45 pounds. Vision required: close, distant, color, peripheral, depth perception.

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