Group Fitness Instructor

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Job description

Overview

WTS International, the world's leading spa, fitness and leisure firm, is seeking a Group Fitness Instructors for a commercial fitness facility. 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.