Group Fitness Instructor

Arch Amenities Group•Ashburn, VA

6h•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for highly motivated and hospitality-driven Aqua Aerobics Instructors to join our team at the Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion. The Aqua Aerobics Instructor builds the program activities and provides group exercise instruction to members of all fitness levels in accordance with safe exercise guidelines.

Requirements

Group Exercise certification required
Community C.P.R. certification
Standard First Aid certification
Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility
Must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems
Consistently exhibit team spirit promoting a productive environment
Maintain a character of professionalism and confidence, with a tactful ability to communicate with participants
Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others
Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines
Possess effective verbal/written communication and expression
Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations
Excellent customer service skills
Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
Able to show initiative and make decisions
Ability to stand for long periods
Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
This position requires the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Aquatic Exercise Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Be responsible for planning and leading exercise sessions that are fun, engaging and safe in one or more assigned fitness areas.
Set up and monitor equipment, ensuring it's returned in serviceable condition.
Distribute handouts or class evaluations when necessary and address participant inquiries after each session, assisting in post-session follow-up and communication as needed.
Uphold safety protocols and injury prevention guidelines for all participants.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the Center.
Keeps accurate class attendance records and plans new classes each quarterly session.
Follows center policies and procedures; respond to emergency situations.
Attend staff meetings and training as needed.
Assess each class to determine individual ability to follow your instructions. Adjust the workout to the various skill levels of class participants. Offer exercise options frequently. Change music and movements frequently. Seek to make each class that will keep members coming back for more.