Pilates Instructor

Porterville, CA

About the position

The Instructor or Coach encourages our members to pursue a holistic approach to fitness through our group fitness and recreational sports programs offerings. Instructors or Coaches continually monitor members’ needs and progress through safe exercises/routines, while creating an engaging, impactful, and fun workout experience. This role may lead live or virtual classes and work with all ages.

Responsibilities

• Motivate members to explore multiple group fitness classes, recreational sports programs and club amenities to enhance their fitness journey
• Promote and participate in club events encouraging members and guests to attend through social media channels and engaging members in the club
• Connect with members through being welcoming, and approachable; teach authentically and give genuine praise
• Validates member’s access to paid programming
• Deliver a motivating instructional experience in every class/clinic, providing solid cuing (verbal and non-verbal), a seamless class flow, along with a variety of modifications, so every member feels successful
• Provide instruction on correct form and technique, so members are safe and benefit from each exercise/routine
• Demonstrate workout as a role model – proper form, technique, and equipment
• Assist with engaging members outside the class to build a community and promote a sense of belonging
• Ensure members develop along a pathway that will encourage continued involvement in multiple programs within the club
• Follow procedures for equipment usage, storage, and maintenance
• Responsible for teaching all assigned classes and finding class substitutions when needed
• Complete assigned trainings and key tasks on time
• Provide a safe and well-maintained environment through correct implementation of safety and operating policies and procedures
• Coach others as well as open to being coached for professional growth
• Resolve concerns/problems ensuring our members needs are met and company guidelines are followed
• Attend and participate in required meetings and trainings as needed

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED equivalent
• National certification (AFAA, ACE, NASM, ISSA, etc.) or format specific training (i.e. Les Mills, Zumba, Keiser, U-Jam Fitness, etc.) accepted to teach free programming
• Must complete online and in-person internal training requirements to teach paid programming
• Lifeguard certification must be held to teach any aqua programming
• 2+ years of team sports experience need to teach free programming
• National certification is required to teach paid programming: (i.e. USPTA, USTA Net Generation, USAPA, IPTPA, US Masters certification)
• Audition is required as part of the selection process
• Strong motivational skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Trustline Registered to coach children
• Willing and able to work a flexible shift: evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Flexible/positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills, work well under pressure and time constraints and display positive behaviors in all member contacts
• Bilingual skills a plus
• Current CPR or ability to pass CPR certification within 60 days of hire date

Benefits

• Free health club membership
• Casual work environment
• Discount on in club retail items and any current vendor partner offerings (NASM, etc)
• Opportunity for growth; professional development
• 401(K) savings plan