Group Exercise Instructor
The Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center, managed by Arch Amenities Group, is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor. The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for providing quality fitness and exercise programs designed to meet the needs of members, residents, or guests.
Responsibilities include :
- Ensuring a safe and healthy environment for exercising
- Arriving to teach class in advance to greet participants, answer questions, and address concerns
- Dressing appropriately for teaching exercise classes
- Arriving well-prepared, with 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
- Beginning and ending all classes on time
- Ensuring that class areas are clean and set according to procedures
- Attending all scheduled meetings
- Attending scheduled professional trainings
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Must be certified through ACE, ACSM, or other approved nationally accredited organizationMust have an educational background in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education, or related fieldValid CPR CertificationValid Standard First Aid CertificationMust have excellent written and oral communication skills to work positively with different populations, in groups and individuallyMust be well-organized and prepared to teach classesMust be in excellent physical condition to teach group exerciseMust be able to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classesMust be able to keep confidences and practice discernmentAbility to lift 25 lbsAbility to stand for long periods of timeAwareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injuryThis position requires the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talkThe employee is regularly required to use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and armsNormal work hours : varied to include nights, weekends, and holidaysArch Amenities Group is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to having a diverse work force.