Group X Instructor - Alamo Heights

goldsgymexternal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold's Gym is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead group fitness classes, motivate participants, and educate members on effective exercise techniques. You will ensure safety, proper form, and an engaging class atmosphere while adhering to approved formats and schedules.

Responsibilities include assisting new participants, coordinating substitutes when absent, and maintaining equipment and room readiness to deliver consistent classes and a positive member experience.

Qualifications

• Leads group fitness classes following approved formats and schedules.
• Explains techniques, demonstrates exercises and identifies muscle groups.
• Ensures clear verbal instructions and motivating tempo for class atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead group fitness classes on schedule.
• Instruct participants on proper form and safe variations.
• Monitor for injuries and modify activities as needed.
• Answer questions and welcome new participants.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to gym policies.
• Ensure equipment and rooms are clean and ready.
• Coordinate substitutes to prevent cancellations.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Motivation & coaching

Safety awareness

Customer service

Tools

Sound system

Microphone

Job description

The Group Exercise Instructor will lead and motivate 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.

• Leads and delivers group fitness classes based on industry standards and approved formats that begin and end promptly, and adheres to the format, standards, and times scheduled.
• Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises, identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods and modifications.
• Provides verbal instructions that are clear and ensure that the volume, tempo of music and overall atmosphere is motivational and conducive to hearing, teaching, learning and having fun.
• Coaches and motivate class participants to achieve fitness goals and continually monitors for signs of injury, illness or overexertion.
• Interacts with participants, answers questions, introduce/orient new participants, generates and maintains a positive exercise experience, and solicits feedback in order to maintain long-term participation and member retention.
• Ensures all participants are using correct form during class and offers modifications and variations of the activities to accommodate all fitness levels.
• Maintains and demonstrates a positive and professional attitude towards his/her responsibilities, fellow associates, members, and guests.
• Represents and promotes Gold's Gym group exercise in a professional manner and adheres to appropriate fitness attire for demonstrating proper form, alignment and movement of the body, and refrains from attire that is revealing in an inappropriate manner.
• Consistently delivers scheduled class as posted on schedule and actively coordinate and schedule a qualified/approved substitute Group Exercise Instructor in the event of necessary absence in order to avoid any cancellations.
• Provides legally purchased music appropriate for the class format, and refrain from using music that contains foul or offensive language.
• Ensures all equipment is functioning correctly and have microphones are in working order.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the GGX room by ensuring equipment is put away and sound system is turned off when not in use.
• Promptly notifies management of any equipment or facility repair needs.
• Prepares any incident and/or witness reports as necessary in the event of accidents.
• Accurately and consistently records hours worked, and class attendance information submitted to the GGX Manager in a timely manner.
• Attends all required staff meetings as necessary and willingness to attend training in order to maintain teaching skills or improve/expand current skill level.
• Uphold the company's vision, mission, values and code of conduct and also comply with all Gold's Gym policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.