Group Fitness Instructor

Lifetime; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fitness organization as a Group Fitness Instructor, where you will inspire and motivate participants through a variety of engaging classes. This role allows you to utilize your skills in strength training, cardio, and yoga to create an inclusive and positive environment for all fitness levels. You will develop strong relationships with class participants, educate them on proper techniques, and promote various programs and services. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while pursuing your passion for fitness.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Free Gym Membership

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• 1+ years of fitness instructor experience with CPR/AED certification.
• Must have a group exercise certification from NASM, ACE, AFAA, or AEA.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of entertaining fitness classes while ensuring participant safety.
• Promote Life Time programs and maintain positive relationships with members.

Skills

Group Fitness Instruction

CPR/AED Certification

Communication Skills

Strength Training

Cardio Training

Yoga Instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Music Equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Group Fitness Instructor provides cutting-edge group fitness instruction through a variety of entertaining, educational, and fun classes promoting fitness and positive self-esteem in a safe environment. They act as a fitness resource for class participants and maintain positive relationships with members to encourage continued class attendance. The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for consistently meeting daily class attendance goals as well as effectively promoting Life Time programs, products, and services.

As a Group Fitness Instructor at Life Time, you have the opportunity to instruct a variety of group fitness formats.

STRENGTH:

• LIFT: Build Strength: Build Muscle - Strength training classes that bring muscles and music together. Music motivates our members to lift more, lift longer, and develop a life-long love and joy in lifting.
• SHRED: Strength Circuits for Lean Muscles - This is the no excuses, full body strength and endurance workout. Workouts are fun, simple, timed, and consistent so that members can move at the pace they need to get the results they want.
• MAXOUT: Maximize your muscles. Minimize your limits. - Life Time’s strength and conditioning brand that combines the use of heavier weights and a high energy max out challenge.

CARDIO:

• XTREME: Conditioning Challenges to HIIT your Goals. - Life Time’s ultimate conditioning brand where every class delivers a heart pumping, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout.
• REMIXX: Feel Good, Heart Pumping Cardio. - A celebration of all things that get your heart pumping, offering an electrifying workout experience.

BOXING/KICKBOXING:

• STRIKE: Strike with Precision, Box with Passion. - A cardio class with grit and attitude to get members moving and dominate their workout.

BARRE:

• LIFE BARRE: Strength & Grace Align. - Classes rooted deeply in ballet with movements that engage muscles in a unique way.

CYCLE:

• AMP: Ride to the Rhythm, Sweat to the Beat. - An immersive experience where the beat sets the pace of the pedals.
• EDG: Find your EDG with Music and Metrics. - A fusion of music, metrics, and technology challenging your speed, strength, and stamina.

DANZE:

• DANZE: Move unapologetically to the beat. - Celebrating diversity in dance forms with multiple classes.

YOGA:

• SURRENDER YIN - A slow, meditative practice to create greater mobility in your joints.
• ROOT HATHA - Focus on radical self-acceptance and muscle engagement.
• FLOW VINYASA - Breath-centered Vinyasa Flow class promoting physical strength and mental clarity.

ARORA:

Classes designed to support healthy aging and reigniting an active lifestyle.

SGT:

• GTX: Cardio. Strength. Results. - A guided training experience combining cardio and strength.
• ULTRA FIT: Achieve Extraordinary. - Alternates between sprinting and strength movements.
• ALPHA: Competitive Grit. - Full-body strength and conditioning programs empowering individuals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining classes.
• Educates class participants on correct form and alternative moves during the fitness routine.
• Attentively listens to members, answers questions, and engages in conversation before and after classes.
• Cleans and organizes studio space after each class.
• Provides 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 the Classes at Life Time.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 or more years of fitness instructor work experience
• CPR/AED Certification
• Minimum of one of the following Group Exercise Certifications: NASM, ACE, AFAA, AEA
• Ability to perform an aerobic activity for duration of a class.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform exercises specific to the assigned class.

Life Time is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual.