Group Fitness Instructor

UFC GYM; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness franchise is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor to lead engaging exercise classes. This role involves planning workouts, motivating participants, and ensuring safe exercise practices. Ideal candidates will have a current group fitness certification and excellent communication skills. Join us to create a positive workout environment and help participants achieve their fitness goals.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of human anatomy and kinesiology.
• Ability to motivate participants and monitor participation.
• Experience in planning and developing exercise routines.

Responsibilities

• Lead group fitness classes and instruct participants.
• Plan and develop varied exercise routines with music.
• Educate participants on proper exercise techniques.

Skills

Knowledge of safe exercise technique and principles

Ability to communicate and connect with diverse groups

Ability to effectively demonstrate skills

Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies

High degree of energy and endurance

Education

Current Group Fitness approved certification

Job description

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The UFC GYM Group Fitness (Group Fit) Instructor leads a group of participants through a series of movements and exercises using music as the basis of rhythmic exercise. The Group Fit Instructor is responsible for conducting safe, effective exercise classes and assisting participants in achieving exercise goals while creating a fun workout environment for all participants

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Class Instruction

• Plan and develop a variety of exercise routines, choose appropriate music and choreograph different movements appropriate for each class.
• Lead the class by performing the workout along with the participants who follow your lead.
• Incorporate use of cuing, tempo and safe transitional movements from one exercise to another.
• Instruct group exercise format according to class schedule and adhering to company standard.
• Greet and encourage new participants and orient them to class.
• Educate participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications and modification of moves when needed.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and proper usage of exercise equipment used during the class.
• Motivate participants and provide instruction in maintaining exertion levels in order to maximize benefits from the exercise routines.
• Monitor participation and make necessary adjustments when necessary.
  
  
  

Administrative Duties

• Arrive on time to prep, set-up and greet participants. Start and end class on time, as scheduled.
• Greet members warmly and enthusiastically and build rapport with participants. Answer questions and maintain a positive exercise experience.
• Communicate member concerns to the Group Fit Manager when necessary.
• Project a professional image through dress, behavior and attitude.
• Encourage long-term participation and member retention.
• Store all equipment neatly and appropriately. Report any equipment or safety issues to the Group Fit Manager, Operations Manager and/or General Manager.
• Accurately and promptly record hours worked on Club Ready and time and attendance system.
• Operate the stereo sound system, microphone and room lighting.
• Secure substitute instructors for assigned shifts that cannot be worked.
• Promote special events and other classes/services offered at the gym.
• Suggest special events to the Group Fit Manager to encourage more participation from members.
  
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Knowledge of safe exercise technique and principles
• General understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology
• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cuing technique and rhythm
• Possess a high degree of energy and endurance to complete each fitness class
• Ability to communicate and connect with diverse group of individuals of all age groups and fitness levels
• Ability to effectively demonstrate skills being taught to participants
• Ability to provide clear instruction when needed
  
  
  

Minimum certifications/educational level:

• Current Group Fitness approved certification (preferred)
• Additional training in specialty formats may be required
  
  
  

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to UFC Gym.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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