Group Fitness Instructor (MI)

edgefitness; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

401k

Discounts on products and services

Flexible schedule

Positive culture

Job summary

Edge Fitness Clubs is seeking an enthusiastic Group Fitness instructor to lead safe, motivating classes at our Milford, CT location. You will demonstrate proper form, engage members, and help build attendance and community during and between sessions.

Requirements include 6 months of group fitness teaching experience, CPR/AED certification, and nationally accredited group fitness certifications (Les Mills, Spinning, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Barre).

Qualifications

• 6 months experience teaching Group Fitness classes
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Group Fitness certifications in Les Mills, Spinning, Zumba, Yoga, Mat Pilates, Barre
• Nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification or CPT preferred: AFAA, ACE, AAAI, NASM
• Outgoing, energetic and able to perform in front of an audience
• Access to regular email and phone communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and ability to demonstrate them

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality member experiences through safe, effective and motivational classes.
• Demonstrate proper techniques and form with modifications when necessary.
• Increase attendance through knowledge, skill and emotional connection.
• Teach at least two classes per week.
• Create community through positive interactions before and after class.
• Address member concerns or direct to appropriate club management.
• Report equipment maintenance needs to club management.
• Drive excitement for classes and recruit members to join.
• Maintain a growing social media presence to attract new participants.
• Read staff communications and attend staff meetings.
• Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, staff and members.
• Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures.
• Support and articulate the Edge Fitness mission statement.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPR/AED certification

Group Fitness Certification (AFAA/ACE/NASM/ etc.)

Job description

Who We ARE:

When you work at the Best. Gym. Ever, you join the Best. Team. Ever. You'll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep in your step because you know you are about to change lives! High-five your team and get ready to move quickly! Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs!

What We LOVE:

People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives.

What You’ll DO:

• Deliver high quality member experiences through safe, effective and motivational classes.
• Demonstrate proper techniques and form that aligns with class descriptions while modifying intensity for members when necessary.
• Increase attendance through knowledge, skill and emotional connection.
• Willing to teach at least two classes a week.
• Create community through positive interactions before and after class.
• Address member concerns or direct to appropriate club management.
• Report equipment maintenance needs to club management.
• Drive excitement for classes and recruit members to join.
• Secure appropriate substitutes to ensure class coverage, per Edge policies and procedures.
• Maintain a growing social media presence to attract new participants to classes, special events, etc.
• Read staff communications and attend staff meetings on occasion as required.
• Maintain a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors, club staff and members.
• Adhere to Group Exercise policies and procedures.
• Support and articulate the Edge Fitness mission statement.
• Maintain a healthy way of life.

What You’ll Need:

• 6 months experience teaching Group Fitness classes in a related discipline
• Valid professional fitness certification in specific specialty program formats: Les Mills, Spinning, Zumba, Yoga, Mat Pilates, Barre, etc.
• Nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification or CPT preferred: AFAA, ACE, AAAI, NASM
• Must possess and maintain current CPR/AED certification
• Must be outgoing, energetic and able to perform in front of an audience
• Must have access to regular email and phone communication
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and ability to demonstrate them

What We Offer YOU:

• We will give you a FREE Gym membership! Get your workout in during lunch or after shift!
• We make sure you plan for your future. Enroll in our 401k.
• We want you to save money! There are discounts on personal training, apparel, shake bar & Edge Kids!
• We want you to have a flexible schedule!
• We will give you an awesome culture and fun work environment! Look forward to coming to work each day!

Not all heroes wear capes, we wear sneakers and workout clothes! There is a reason our members call us the best gym ever... it’s because we have the best staff ever... come join our team! It's okay... you can invite your friends to come work with you too!

Edge Fitness, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Please note these statements are not an exhaustive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities. Duties, Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.