Fitness Instructor jobs in Lafayette, LA

Reports to: Group Exercise Manager

Direct Reports: No

FLSA Status: Part-time, Commission

PTO Eligible: No

Benefits Eligible: No

Payment Type: Semi-monthly

Pay Grade: n/a

This is a part-time, per class rate, exempt field position. This position may require early mornings (5:30/6:30am) and/or evening hours (after 5:00 p.m.) as class needs warrant and schedules are set for those classes for which any given instructor holds appropriate certification to teach.

OVERVIEW:

The Group Exercise Instructor plans, instructs, and leads members participating in group exercise programs; ensures the proper maintenance of fitness center exercise and audio equipment; demonstrates proper exercise techniques; assists members by answering questions about CLUB4 Fitness and promotes repeat attendance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or ability required.

• Prepares choreography and instructs members in various levels of group exercise techniques.
• Maintains order and control over members participating in group exercise activities.
• Obtains, maintains, and secures fitness and audio equipment in compliance with acceptable standards to ensure the long life of equipment.
• Protects the CLUB4 Fitness interests by observing and preventing potential for liabilities due to injuries; ensures the safety of all participants.
• Ensure members submit printed ticket for each class attended to document class attendance and appropriate membership type.
• Provides excellent and courteous customer service to members; maintains awareness of and promotes all group exercise activities; encourages continuous attendance.
• Promotes an engaging and welcoming environment to all employees, members, and visitors.
• Responsible for ensuring that all studios are clean and organized and all Group Fitness equipment is properly maintained.
• Attending group fitness meetings as assigned by the Group Exercise Director, Managing Partner, or the Group Exercise Manager of any region or Club.
• Performs all other related work as assigned.

**Of special note: All department directors, personal trainers, and group exercise instructors assigned to the respective club report directly to the General Manager when on-site at any CLUB4 facility.**

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports directly to the assigned Group Exercise Manager under the direction of the Regional Group & Small Group Manager for that region.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Hard working, goal oriented, enthusiastic, and energetic.
• Solid work ethic with strong decision-making skills
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal direction and supervision
• Superior customer service skills, preferably in the fitness industry
• Solid supervisory, diplomacy and listening skills.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism.
• Certifications in specific Group Exercise Programming

2) Minimum certifications/education/experience level:

• One (1) year of previous experience leading specific group exercise programming as instructor
• A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Certification relevant to fitness class being taught (e.g., Les Mills certifications)
• CPR/AED Certification
• First Aide Certification