REFORMER PILATES | Group Exercise Instructor

MVP Sports Clubs; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary club membership

401k participation after 6 months

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Discounts on programming and retail

Health benefits for full-time

Job summary

A wellness and fitness company in Grand Rapids is looking for a part-time Group Exercise Reformer Pilates Instructor. You will lead exercise classes, maintaining a positive environment while ensuring safety and cleanliness. This entry-level position requires a certification from an accredited body and offers flexible hours. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as well as the ability to resolve member concerns. Enjoy a supportive team environment with various benefits for team members.

Qualifications

• Must have experience teaching various group exercise programs.
• Must maintain certifications and knowledge of fitness trends.
• Physical ability to teach classes safely and effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must have physical ability to design and instruct classes according to best practices for safety and quality in alignment with industry standards of certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead group exercise classes and demonstrate movements safely.
• Maintain attendance records and ensure a clean studio.
• Enforce club rules and resolve member concerns as needed.
• Personally maintain a working knowledge of theoretical concepts and keep current with research and trends in the field.
• Maintain certifications and membership in professional organizations.
• Arrive 10 minutes before the start of class, have music ready and cued, programming prepared and start and end class on time.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Ensure the studio is always clean and safe.
• Ensure proper usage and storage of all equipment.
• Resolve member concerns or refer/introduce members to the appropriate team member who can help.
• Enforce club rules and guidelines, taking appropriate action where indicated and reporting any problems to the Group Exercise Manager.
• Responsible for securing substitutes for classes and relaying information to the Group Exercise Manager via appropriate channels.
• Contribute to the needs of the team but subbing classes as able.
• Respond to emergencies, notifying the appropriate authority.
• Participate in department events focusing on promoting the club and group fitness.
• Adhere to additional responsibilities and policies, adapting to changes and needs of the company.
• Attend and participate in regular MVP Sports Clubs training sessions as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain a neat and professional personal appearance by wearing the MVP Sports Clubs uniform and name badge.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Fitness instruction expertise

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Education

Current 200-500 Hour certification through an Accredited Certifying Body

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

About The Company

MVP Sports Clubs is a sports facility management company with 5 facilities in West Michigan. We provide corporate service support in the areas of finance, marketing/communications, information systems, human resources, property management and operational development including sales, fitness, and operations. MVP Sports Clubs represents quality and success in health and recreation in all facets of the community. Simply put, we are a company passionate about fitness and wellness and we believe that healthy communities change lives!

Why MVP Sports Clubs
At MVP Sports Clubs, we are built around our values of professionalism, friendliness, efficiency, cleanliness, and teamwork. We believe in creating a welcoming, engaging, and fun environment for team members. To foster this type of environment, we provide team members with a full range of benefits.

• Our part-time team members receive complimentary club membership access for team member and any spouse and dependent(s), 401k participation available after completing 6 months of service (must be 18 years of age), access to Work-Space (must be 18 years of age), CPR trainings, complimentary use of Kid's Stuff (up to 2 hours per day) and discounts on select programming, retail and food + beverage.
• In addition to the benefits listed above, our full-time team members also have access to health, dental, vision, life insurance plans, long/short-term disability, a generous personal time off policy, and paid maternity and paternity leave.

About The Position

The Group Exercise Reformer Pilates Instructor is responsible for group exercise instruction that contributes to an exceptional experience in a safe and welcoming environment. This position reports to the Group Exercise Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead each group exercise class format as required by MVP Sports Clubs or certifying body.
• Authentically move and execute the fitness element being trained, including safely demonstrating movements.
• Present with a positive, encouraging demeanor to facilitate participant success.
• Personally maintain a working knowledge of theoretical concepts and keep current with research and trends in the field.
• Maintain certifications and membership in professional organizations.
• Arrive 10 minutes before the start of class, have music ready and cued, programming prepared and start and end class on time.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Ensure the studio is always clean and safe.
• Ensure proper usage and storage of all equipment.
• Resolve member concerns or refer/introduce members to the appropriate team member who can help.
• Enforce club rules and guidelines, taking appropriate action where indicated and reporting any problems to the Group Exercise Manager.
• Responsible for securing substitutes for classes and relaying information to the Group Exercise Manager via appropriate channels.
• Contribute to the needs of the team but subbing classes as able.
• Respond to emergencies, notifying the appropriate authority.
• Participate in department events focusing on promoting the club and group fitness.
• Adhere to additional responsibilities and policies, adapting to changes and needs of the company.
• Attend and participate in regular MVP Sports Clubs training sessions as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain a neat and professional personal appearance by wearing the MVP Sports Clubs uniform and name badge.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current 200-500 Hour certification through Balanced Body, Peak Pilates, STOTT, BASI, ISSA, or other Accredited Certifying Body.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching various or specific group exercise programs is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Training. If hired without CPR or First Aid certifications, training will be provided within 60 days and the instructor will not be permitted to instruct until certification is attained.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must have physical ability to design and instruct classes according to best practices for safety and quality in alignment with industry standards of certifications.
• Physical Requirements: Bend, stoop, crouch, climb, stand, sit and turn/pivot; lift/carry up to 40 lbs; perform office tasks requiring manual dexterity; see, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform duties and maintain safety.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services