Group Exercise Instructor

Club4 Fitness; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Club4 Fitness in Baton Rouge seeks a Group Exercise Instructor to lead class-based workouts, prepare choreography, and demonstrate proper techniques for members. This part-time, per-class role may require early mornings or evenings and reports to the Group Exercise Manager.

You will maintain fitness and audio equipment, ensure safety, assist members, provide excellent service, and promote participation across all group fitness activities in the club.

Qualifications

• Hard working, goal oriented, enthusiastic, energetic.
• Certifications in specific Group Exercise Programming are required.
• 1 year of experience leading group exercise programming as instructor.
• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares choreography and instructs members in various levels of group exercise techniques.
• Maintains order and control over participants in group exercise activities.
• Obtains and secures fitness and audio equipment per standards.
• Ensures safety of participants and minimizes liability from injuries.
• Records class attendance and verifies membership type.
• Provides excellent customer service and promotes participation in group activities.
• Maintains a welcoming environment for all gym members and visitors.
• Keeps studios clean and equipment in good condition.
• Attends group fitness meetings as required.

Skills

Group Exercise Programming

Customer Service

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Group Exercise Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: Job Location: Baton Rouge Florida Blvd - Baton Rouge, LA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Reports to: Group Exercise Manager

Direct Reports: No

FLSA Status: Part-time, Commission

PTO Eligible: No

Benefits Eligible: No

Payment Type: Semi-monthly

Pay Grade: n/a

This is a part-time, per class rate, exempt field position. This position may require early mornings (5:30/6:30am) and/or evening hours (after 5:00 p.m.) as class needs warrant and schedules are set for those classes for which any given instructor holds appropriate certification to teach.

OVERVIEW:

The Group Exercise Instructor plans, instructs, and leads members participating in group exercise programs; ensures the proper maintenance of fitness center exercise and audio equipment; demonstrates proper exercise techniques; assists members by answering questions about CLUB4 Fitness and promotes repeat attendance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares choreography and instructs members in various levels of group exercise techniques.
• Maintains order and control over members participating in group exercise activities.
• Obtains, maintains, and secures fitness and audio equipment in compliance with acceptable standards to ensure the long life of equipment.
• Protects the CLUB4 Fitness interests by observing and preventing potential for liabilities due to injuries; ensures the safety of all participants.
• Ensure members submit printed ticket for each class attended to document class attendance and appropriate membership type.
• Provides excellent and courteous customer service to members; maintains awareness of and promotes all group exercise activities; encourages continuous attendance.
• Promotes an engaging and welcoming environment to all employees, members, and visitors.
• Responsible for ensuring that all studios are clean and organized and all Group Fitness equipment is properly maintained.
• Attending group fitness meetings as assigned by the Group Exercise Director, Managing Partner, or the Group Exercise Manager of any region or Club.
• Performs all other related work as assigned.

Of special note: All department directors, personal trainers, and group exercise instructors assigned to the respective club report directly to the General Manager when on-site at any CLUB4 facility.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports directly to the assigned Group Exercise Manager under the direction of the Regional Group & Small Group Manager for that region.

Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge, skills & abilities:
   • Hard working, goal oriented, enthusiastic, and energetic.
   • Solid work ethic with strong decision-making skills
   • Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal direction and supervision
   • Superior customer service skills, preferably in the fitness industry
   • Solid supervisory, diplomacy and listening skills.
   • Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism.
   • Certifications in specific Group Exercise Programming
2. Minimum certifications/education/experience level:
   • One (1) year of previous experience leading specific group exercise programming as instructor
   • A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
   • Certification relevant to fitness class being taught (e.g., Les Mills certifications)
   • CPR/AED Certification
   • First Aide Certification