Job Description
Responsible for presenting a positive and competent image of the Old
Colony Y through quality and engaging fitness programs designed to retain and recruit membership. Well
prepared, relevant, safe and effective programming will be taught in a professional manner, resulting in
friendly, convenient and courteous service. The Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for the
creation and implementation of high level fitness routines that combine cutting edge trends with well
established basic choreography to ensure a safe, healthy and constructive environment for all participants.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Aqua Fitness Instructor cert or willing to obtain this certificate
- Compile program records including: headcounts, evaluations, and accident/incident
reports when necessary
- Be prepared to teach new routines at the start of each quarterly/seasonal schedule
- Ensure that a safe, healthy and well organized environment exists for exercise
- Arrive to teach class in advance of the scheduled time to greet participants, answer
questions and address concerns
- Dress appropriately for teaching exercise classes
- Arrive well-prepared, music cued and routine thought out
- Share educational information with your class participants within your scope of
knowledge
- Teach classes with energy and enthusiasm
- Motivate class participants to the best of your ability
- Find a substitute instructor if unable to teach, and record it appropriately
- Exceed member expectations by “going the extra mile”
- Handle member complaints and concerns quickly and effectively
- Behave as a role model for a fit and healthy person
- Enforce group fitness rules pertaining to age, footwear, lateness, etc.
- Communicate with class participants as appropriate through use of roster messages
within our software