Group Fitness Instructor
Bears Fit
- Vernon Hills, IL
- $15.00-40.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Employee discounts
The Group Fitness Instructor is a member of the Bears Fit team and plays a key role in the company’s overall success. The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) will prepare and lead a fun, safe and effective group class based on the class description, offering modifications for less experienced or more experienced clients as needed. The instructor will represent the club in a positive manner, greeting the clients as they enter and leave class.WORK SCHEDULE:This is a part-time position. Your daily schedule will vary throughout the week depending on the needs of the club, the staff, and the members.KEY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FACTORS:
- Ability to exemplify and live the company’s core values
- Ability to meet department goals
- Ability to fulfill essential duties
- Contribution and proactive participation as part of the company’s Group Fitness
- Arrive 5 minutes early for all classes to prepare the room and greet clients
- Dress appropriately for all classes
- Maintain current and correct certifications for his/her format(s) as well as CPR cert
- Begin and end classes on time per the monthly schedule
- Prepare and lead a fun, safe and effective class for all levels of participation based on class description
- Keep studios orderly, lock stereo cabinet and use a microphone sponge cover
- Maintain an electronic record of classes taught or subbed, including attendance numbers
- When needed, secure substitute teacher(s) to cover your regular class or a class you have agreed to sub
- Notify your Group Fitness Director (GFD) of all substitutes as early as possible
- Contact the club if you are running late and ask that someone from management notify your class
- Please teach what is scheduled. If members want something different let the GFD know so a class can be added
- All written or verbal communication must be delivered in a positive manner
- Instructors will always uphold the brand standards of Bears Fit
- A passion for health and wellness and the ability to influence people in overcoming their obstacles to exercising, joining a fitness club, and in making lifestyle changes
- Enjoy networking and building relationships - comfortable on the phone and in doing outreach in the community
- Commitment to providing top notch customer service and some experience working in a fast-paced customer service role
- Computer-savvy and proficient in using programs such as Word & Excel
- Team player who approaches challenges in a creative and positive manner
- Experience in a sales environment focused on attaining revenue and unit goals is a plus
- Complimentary club membership
- In club discounts
- Sick leave