Group Fitness Instructor Job at Crunch Fitness in Saint Petersburg

Overview

Group Fitness Instructors. Crunch Fitness is looking for energetic, enthusiastic people that are passionate about health and fitness to join our team. Working at Crunch is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to inspire others to reach their fitness goals. Our ‘No Judgments’ philosophy attracts a diverse and welcoming group of professionals and makes Crunch an amazing company to work for.

Crunch, known for its innovative and cutting-edge classes, is currently seeking Group Fitness/HIIT Instructors. We are seeking fitness professionals who have previous teaching experience and a passion for making fitness fun. There is a need for instructors who have experience in any and all of the following genres: HIIT based classes, Step 360, BOSU, Kickboxing, Zumba, TRX, Hi/Lo, Sculpt, Yoga, and Pilates.

Responsibilities

The Group Fitness Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through a pre-arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, while ensuring the safety of the members is not compromised. The Group Exercise Instructor will also serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness.

Responsibilities Continued

• Make sure that class begins and ends promptly. If necessary, adjust the flow of the class to ensure adherence to the schedule.
• If teaching the last class of the day, follow proper closing procedures as outlined by the Group Exercise Director for the facility.
• If a scheduled class cannot be fulfilled, find a qualified/approved substitute and notify the Group Exercise Director if there is a problem finding a substitute.
• Be dependable and consistent in class schedules; arrange substitutes or cancellations so that these are rare occurrences.
• Attend all required staff meetings as necessary.
• Ensure proper time recording procedures are followed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Prepare any incident and/or witness reports as necessary in the event of accidents.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards responsibilities, fellow employees, and members.
• Promote the Company as much as possible.

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least six months teaching in a group exercise format.
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and group exercise principles.
• Knowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics.
• Performance of a variety of exercise routines.
• Positive and effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment.
• Instructors with specialized skills such as Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, etc. must provide verifiable proof of education.
• Minimum of 6 months teaching in a group environment.
• Group fitness certification by ACE, AFAA, ACSM.
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training are required.
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, the ability to lift light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning, and kicking.

Crunch Fitness is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.