Group Exercise Instructor/Les Mills Instructors

Gold's Gym

Bowie (MD)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 41,328

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A renowned fitness brand in Bowie, Maryland, is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead engaging fitness classes while ensuring member safety. Responsibilities include class preparation, equipment management, and participant interaction. Knowledge in various exercise techniques and verifiable group fitness certification is required. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Join a team that promotes health and fitness in a fun, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Experience in teaching Group Fitness classes, specifically in techniques like Body Pump, Body Attack, etc.
Physical adaptability for activities like jumping, reaching, and running.
Knowledge of group exercise principles and physiology.

Responsibilities

Lead group exercise sessions focused on overall fitness.
Prepare and maintain class environment and equipment.
Solicit and respond to participant feedback.

Skills

Knowledge of safe exercise technique

Positive interpersonal communication skills

Ability to operate audio equipment

Education

Group fitness certification by ACE, AFAA, ACSM

Current CPR certification

Tools

Audio equipment

Job description

Job Overview

The Group Exercise Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through a pre‑arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength and endurance, while ensuring that the safety of the members is not compromised. The Group Exercise Instructor will also serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness.

Responsibilities

Pre‑Class Preparation

Arrive at class location 10 to 15 minutes ahead of scheduled start time to be available to interact with members, answer questions, inquire about their fitness progress, introduce and orient new participants. Group Exercise Instructors should know their participants on an individual basis and have a good sense of their fitness capabilities.

Clothing should be appropriate fitness attire. It should not prohibit participants from seeing proper form, alignment and movement of the body. However, clothing should not be revealing in an inappropriate manner. When possible, Group Exercise Instructors should wear Gold’s Gym branded attire. Proper footwear should be worn at all times.

Prepare appropriate music for class. Refrain from using music with offensive language.

Ensure all equipment is functioning correctly and have microphones ready.

During Class Responsibilities

Introduce yourself and the format of the class.
Call roll and enforce check‑in procedures.
Inquire if there are any “first‑timers” in the group and, if so, assess their fitness level in as private a manner as possible.
Make sure all verbal instructions are clear and that the volume, tempo of music and overall atmosphere is conducive to hearing, teaching, learning and having fun.
Continually monitor participants to ensure all participants are using correct form. Offer variations of the routine to accommodate all fitness levels.
Create a motivational and fun environment for all participants.

After Class Responsibilities

Remove all music and return microphone to proper place.
Make sure room is in order for the next class to begin.
Answer any questions/concerns participants may have.
Solicit feedback from participants about the class.

Additional Responsibilities

Make sure that class begins and ends promptly. If necessary, make adjustments to the flow of the class to ensure adherence to the schedule.
If the Group Exercise Instructor is teaching the last class of the day, please follow proper closing procedures as outlined by the Group Exercise Director for the individual facility.
In the event that a Group Exercise Instructor cannot fulfill a scheduled class, it is his/her responsibility to find a qualified/approved substitute and notify the Group Exercise Director if there is a problem finding a substitute.
Group Exercise Instructors must be dependable and consistent in their class schedules. Anyone committing to teach a class should make all arrangements so that substitutes or cancellations are a rare occurrence.
Attend all required staff meetings as necessary.
Ensure that proper time recording procedures are followed correctly and in a timely manner.
Prepare any incident and/or witness reports as necessary in the event of accidents.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards his/her responsibilities, fellow employees, and members.
Promote Gold’s Gym and GGX as much as possible.

Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge of safe exercise technique and group exercise principles.
Knowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics.
Performance of a variety of exercise routines.
Positive and effective interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment.
Instructors having a specialized skill such as Body Pump, Body Attack, Body Combat, Sprint, Rpm, Sh'Bam, Body Jam, Body Step etc. must provide verifiable proof of education.
Current CPR certification and basic first aid training is required.
Physical demands include, but are not limited to the ability to lift light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning and kicking.