Group Fitness Class Instructor

Job Title: Group Fitness Instructor 

Job Purpose:

The Thoreau Club is located on a beautiful 35-acre campus and includes multiple indoor and outdoor pools, two large fitness centers, multiple exercise studios and children’s spaces.

Group Fitness Instructors act as a fitness resource for class participants and maintain positive relationships with members to encourage class attendance to facilitate a continued wellness journey. An instructor is responsible for leading classes through a variety of entertaining, educational, and fun classes to promote fitness and positive self-esteem in a welcoming environment. In doing so, they will meet daily class attendance goals as well as effectively promote the club’s other programs, products, and services.

Responsibilities

· Develop positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness 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.

· Promotes other club programs, products, and services while specifically encouraging participation in group fitness classes

· Adhere and promote club policies to ensure the safety of class participants

· Current or willing to acquire CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications

Professional and Technical Knowledge and Qualifications:

Minimum of one of the following Group Exercise Certifications: National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), Cycling Certification, American Council of Exercise (ACE), American Fitness Aerobic Association (AFAA)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb stairs, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds.

Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Remotely

No

Reporting Structure:

· Reports directly to Group Fitness Manager