Group Fitness Instructor

Crunch Fitness; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fitness organization as a Group Fitness Instructor where you will inspire members through fun and engaging classes. This role emphasizes a positive fitness environment and requires a certification in group fitness, along with previous teaching experience. Your passion for health will help members achieve their fitness goals while being part of a supportive community.

Qualifications

• 6 months teaching experience in a group exercise format required.
• Knowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics is a must.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead group exercises through pre-arranged formats, ensuring member safety.
• Make class timing adjustments as needed.
• Substitute teaching responsibilities when unable to fulfill a class.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of safe exercise techniques

Adherence to class schedules

Education

Group fitness certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM)

Current CPR certification

Job description

Group Fitness Instructors
Looking to combine work, fitness, and fun? Crunch Fitness is looking for energetic, enthusiastic people that are passionate about health and fitness to join our team. Working at Crunch is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to inspire others to reach their fitness goals. Our ‘No Judgments’ philosophy attracts a diverse and welcoming group of professionals and makes Crunch an amazing company to work for.

Crunch, known for its innovative and cutting-edge classes, is currently seeking Group Fitness/HIIT Instructors! We are seeking fitness professionals who have previous teaching experience and who have a passion for making fitness fun. There is a need for instructors who have experience in any and all of the following genres - HIIT based classes. Step 360, BOSU, Kickboxing, Zumba, TRX, Hi/Lo, Sculpt, Yoga, and Pilates.

The Group Fitness 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.

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 Company as much as possible.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• At least six months teaching in a group exercise format.
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques 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 skills such as Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, etc. must provide verifiable proof of education.
• Minimum of 6 months teaching in a group environment.
• Group fitness certification by ACE, AFAA, ACSM
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training are 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.
  
  Crunch Fitness is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.