Group Fitness Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking a passionate Group Fitness Instructor to lead dynamic classes that promote fitness and well-being. In this role, you'll educate and motivate members while maintaining a positive class environment. We're looking for candidates who are committed to uplifting individuals through creativity and community engagement, paired with industry certifications that demonstrate their expertise.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of fitness instructor work experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics.
• Ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of a class.

Responsibilities

• Develops positive relationships by teaching variety of group fitness classes.
• Educates participants on correct form and alternative moves.
• Cleans and organizes studio space after classes.

Skills

Effective Communication

Motivation

Teaching

Community Building

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelors degree in Exercise Science or related field

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

NASM, ACE, AFAA, AEA Certification

Life Time Fitness Training Certification

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Position Summary

Provides cutting-edge Group Fitness and Signature Group Training instruction through a variety of entertaining, educational, and fun classes promoting fitness and positive self-esteem in a safe environment. The Group Instructor & Coach is passionate about helping members reach their goals through Life Times scientifically based individualized group training programs.

Position Summary

Provides cutting-edge Group Fitness and Signature Group Training instruction through a variety of entertaining, educational, and fun classes promoting fitness and positive self-esteem in a safe environment. The Group Instructor & Coach is passionate about helping members reach their goals through Life Times scientifically based individualized group training programs.

Maintains positive relationships with members to educate, motivate, and promote a health way of life by delivering quality, on brand group fit and Small Group training programs.

AlphaCoach

An Alpha coach is a Certified Personal Trainer and has an Olympic Weightlifting Certification (USAW L1 or CF-1). You are motivated by lifestyle changes to support class success and are experienced in building a community of competitive athletes.

Ultra Fit Coach

An Ultra Fit coach is an elite fitness instructor and performance coach ready to push participants to their limits for Life Time's most intense treadmill workout. You command a space and deliver a high-quality class experience while building a community of runners. You are able to execute, demonstrate and develop running/sprinting technique and high-level balance, coordination, and stability movements on the bosu/stability ball.

GTX Coach

A GTX coach is welcoming but commanding and educates while entertaining. You are a master community builder and skilled in managing spaces, people, movement and time. You are able to coach through modifications/progressions for any fitness level.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes
• Educates class participants on correct form and alternative moves during the fitness routine
• Attentively listens to members, answer questions, and engage in conversation before and after classes
• Cleans and organizes studio space after each Group Fitness class
• Uses current music for each class that entertains and motivates while ensuring appropriate language
• Promotes Life Time promotions, programs, products, and services while specifically encouraging participation for Group Fitness classes
• Teaches Group Fitness Classes and Coaches Small Group Training Classes
• Cleans and Organizes SGT Area
• Promotes & Sells Signature Memberships
  
  

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of fitness instructor work experience
• Experience teaching group fitness formats
• Experience with heart rate training
• Knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics
• Ability to perform an aerobic activity for duration of a class, which may include, but not limited to, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, running, crawling, and kneeling
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds
• Ability to perform exercises specific to the assigned class
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services.
• Ability to perform physical activity including: standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift more than 20lbs.
• CPR/AED Certification
• Minimum of one of the following Group Exercise Certifications: National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council of Exercise (ACE), American Fitness Aerobic Association (AFAA), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
• Life Time Fitness Training Certified
• Comprehensive Reformer Pilates Certification (For Reformer Pilates roles only)
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field
  
  

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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