
Fitness Instructor
- Manchester, VT
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Provide a safe and effective exercise environment for all participants.
- Arrive early to class to welcome participants, address concerns, and prepare the workout space.
- Be professionally dressed and ready with music cued and the routine prepared prior to the start of class.
- Greet regular and new participants by name and build rapport.
- Offer modifications and guidance for all fitness levels and abilities.
- Teach classes with enthusiasm, energy, and clarity, maintaining a motivating and supportive tone.
- Share educational and fitness-related content to enhance participant knowledge.
- Monitor class for safety, correct form, and participation engagement.
- Stay up to date on current fitness trends, safety protocols, and teaching best practices.
- Begin and end classes on time and maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the workout area.
- Report any equipment or facility issues to the management team.
- Attend required staff meetings and professional training sessions.
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Certification from a nationally accredited organization (e.g., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM) is required.
- Educational background in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education, or a related field is preferred.
- Current CPR and Standard First Aid certifications are required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to instruct individuals and large groups.
- Must be physically fit and able to demonstrate all exercises effectively.
- Ability to independently plan and lead group exercise routines.
- Must be dependable, professional, and enthusiastic.
- Capable of maintaining confidentiality and using discretion.
- Ability to motivate and engage participants with varying fitness levels.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lead physically demanding classes.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and stretching movements.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Use of hands for equipment operation and instruction.
- Regularly required to speak clearly and hear instructions or questions.
- Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent personal injury.