Yoga Stretch Instructor

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Description

Group Fitness Instructor – Job Description and Performance Expectations

Our Group Fitness Program gives us one of the most visible sources of fun and energy in our club. We offer a variety of classes to meet the different fitness needs of our members. As a Group Fitness Instructor, you are responsible for creating and presenting each class in a way to deliver the best possible experience. You are in a position to have a major impact on our ability to attract and retain members. Your professionalism and personality are qualities that our members value most. All classes must be led in a way that encompasses all levels : not too hard, not too soft… but just right. You have the opportunity to be the host of the party, connect members to new members and inspire them to keep coming back over and over again.

Teaching Standards

• Seek to make each class a fun and safe experience that will keep members coming back.
• Change music and movements frequently.
• Always begin and end on time. Note the exact length of your class as it appears on the group fitness schedule ( 55 minutes instead of 1 hour). Plan on being at the club 10 minutes before your class begins, staging the room and music if the schedule allows.
• Display professional conduct at all times. Show respect for members and fellow professionals during any / all conversations and interactions.
• Do your part to keep the room clean. Make sure all equipment is properly put away.
• Record your class participation number.
• Be prepared with a thought-out plan. Teach the specific format of the class on the schedule;
• Provide visual and verbal instruction on proper body mechanics and include modifications that would allow a workout for all fitness levels.
• Monitor the intensity of the workout by taking heart rate checks, rating of perceived exertion and observing individuals in class.
• Watch for new participants who gravitate to the back of the class and create connections.

Member Experience

Communication

Requirements

Safety