Group Fitness Instructor

Job description

Overview:
WTS International, the world's leading spa, fitness and leisure firm, is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor. The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing quality fitness and exercise programs designed to meet the needs of members, residents or guests.

Responsibilities:
Ensuring that a safe and healthy environment exists for exercising

Arriving to teach class in advance of the scheduled time to greet participants, answer questions and address concerns

Dressing appropriately for teaching exercise classes

Arriving well-prepared, music cued and routine thought out

Knowing the names of participants who attend your classes

Sharing educational information with your class participants

Teaching classes with energy and enthusiasm

Motivating class participants to the best of your ability

Noting new participants and sharing basic exercise information with them

Keeping up-to-date on safety and fitness trends

Reporting any equipment/facility problems to the management team

Begins and ends all classes on time.

Ensures that class areas are clean and set according to procedures.

Attends all scheduled meetings

Attends schedules professional trainings.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Must be certified through ACE, ACSM, or other approved nationally accredited organization

Must have educational background in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education or related field

Valid CPR Certification

Valid Standard First Aid Certification

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to work positively with different populations, in groups and individually

Must be well-organized and prepared to teach classes

Must be in excellent physical condition to teach group exercise

Must be able to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes

Must be able to keep confidences and practice discernment

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury

This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms

Normal work hours: varied to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Facility/Job Highlights:
WTS International, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to having a diverse work force.