24 Hour Fitness is hiring: Seniors Fitness Coach in Portland

Become a Senior Fitness Champion! Are you passionate about helping older adults stay active, strong, and independent? We're looking for energetic and compassionate group fitness instructors to lead senior-focused classes at 24 Hour Fitness. Ideal candidates have a positive attitude and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

Apply today and help our senior members thrive! Not already certified to teach our active aging community? No problem! Apply today, and we will help you get certified*.
*Must have a primary fitness certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Class Instruction

• Coach pre-choreographed or freestyle group sessions and classes to a wide variety of members at varying fitness levels in person or via virtual technology.
• Present group sessions and classes in a way that makes members feel welcomed, encouraged and challenged.
• Ensure group sessions and classes are delivered with high quality and safe for all fitness levels by educating members on safe techniques and guidelines.
• Increase member attendance through strong teaching skills and ability to connect with and motivate others.
• Maintain an average of coaching at least 2 classes per week

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer services for members and guests through positive interactions before and after group session or class.
• Handle member concerns or direct to appropriate club management.
• Report broken equipment and maintenance needs to club management.
• Recruit new members to join classes.
• Start and finish group session and class on time as scheduled.
• Deliver on the Service Promise of Clean, Friendly and Well Maintained Club by organizing equipment and assisting with maintaining a clean and organized club.

Administrative

• Find appropriate substitutes for group session or class coverage by following company policy and guidelines.
• Maintain a strong social media presence to attract new participants to class, special events, etc.
• Attend staff meetings on occasion as required.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the General Manager and interacts with all club staff, members and guests.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and principles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with a wide variety of people.
• Enthusiastic and energetic approach to creating a community feel within a group session or class.
• Passion for fitness and helping others achieve health and wellness goals.

Minimum Educational Level/Certifications

• Current approved group exercise primary certification for taught format.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• Previous group exercise instruction experience is preferred.

Physical Demands/ Environmental Conditions

• Physical effort required for daily duties includes lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, hopping, jumping, kicking and prolonged standing and walking.

Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the environment is occasionally loud.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed to support the business.