PARKPOINT CLUBS·Santa Rosa, California
Design and lead safe, effective group exercise classes while motivating members and ensuring proper form. Act as a professional representative of the club by maintaining a positive atmosphere and collaborating with management.
Class Responsibilities: Design and instruct assigned classes in a safe, fun, and effective manner in accordance with industry and applicable certification standards as well as class guidelines as set by the Group Exercise Director. Class content must be updated regularly and presented using current industry information. Be dependable and prompt. Subbing out classes must be kept to a minimum and approved by the Group Exercise Director per the Shift Coverage Procedures. Address the components of fitness (specifically cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition) efficiently and effectively as applicable to the class. Present yourself professionally at all times. Act as an educator, coach and motivator for your students. Use clear communication and cueing skills. Give group corrections as well as individual corrections in a positive, informative and supportive fashion. Welcome new students to class and establish a rapport with all students that is positive and caring. Work to integrate new students into class, the group exercise program and the club as a whole. Pay attention to individual instruction and help teach students proper body alignment, form and aerobic awareness. Set the example by demonstrating excellent technical execution of all exercises. Provide a non-competitive social atmosphere and reinforce the motivational aspect of group classes. Provide a variety of regularly changing class music that is appropriate for the class in style, tempo (beats per minute) and language. Provide exercise routines, format designs and instruction that are appropriate for the class level. Offer modifications for all levels of fitness by demonstrating the safest and most moderate level first. Club Responsibilities: Professional appearance and behavior including appropriate dress and shoe attire for class, professional language and nonverbal communications. Operate all exercise and sound equipment, facility lighting and AC responsibly and appropriately. Demonstrate proper care of all exercise and facility equipment. Instruct students in the proper care and use of all equipment and supplies. Be a representative of the Parkpoint Club in all class and member interactions. Promoting and/or advertising outside programs, whether business or personal, is strictly prohibited. Team Responsibilities: Act as a liaison between members and managers regarding club operations and policies – inform members of club operations as requested and support management decisions. Problem-solve pro-actively in a win-win manner with members to reach solutions. Follow up on all member concerns, suggestions, problems and issues by informing management of any difficulties. Professional attitude and behavior towards members and staff. Be friendly, helpful and outgoing. Create an atmosphere that is warm, caring and enjoyable. Attend all group exercise staff meetings and Club all staff meetings as required. Be a team player and participate in the club and staff activities. Be a positive support to fellow instructors and their classes. Create and ensure a non-competitive team environment. Class Scheduling and Attendance Policy: Group exercise classes are regularly evaluated based on member participation and overall program demand. Continued placement on the schedule is not guaranteed and may be subject to change. Classes with consistently low attendance or those that no longer align with the club’s programming needs may be modified, rescheduled, or removed at the club’s discretion Compensation: Group exercise instructors are compensated for classes taught at a specified class rate. Pre and post-class administrative time including set up, clean up, member interactions, and record keeping time are compensated at the hourly minimum wage rate. This administrative time is expected to be 1 minute to 15 minutes maximum per class and any additional time must be pre-approved by the Group Exercise Director. QualificationsJob Qualifications/Requirements/Certifications: Must have reliable transportation to work. Hold a current certification with a nationally recognized exercise association or a certification in a specific discipline that meets industry standards. For specialty classes such as Pilates, yoga, NIA, kickboxing, cycling, Qigong, etc. appropriate training and current certifications are required. Maintain certification through attendance in certified continuing education workshops and seminars. Complete the California Anti-Harassment Training with 90 days of hire. CPR /AED previous certification at hire or within 90 days of hire. Recertification not required. Have teaching experience in group exercise or related field. Possess strong leadership skills. Demonstrate expertise in cueing, vocal quality and correctional techniques. Be knowledgeable in proper body mechanics, paying special attention to body alignment, spine and joints. Be physically able to perform all exercises necessary to instruct classes effectively using proper form and alignment. Excellent communication skills: English speaking, writing and reading required
Must hold a current certification from a nationally recognized exercise association and have previous teaching experience in group exercise. Requires CPR/AED certification and the physical ability to demonstrate all exercises with proper alignment.
Market context
In California, group exercise instructor openings can draw steady interest because fitness facilities and wellness programs often seek instructors who can lead safe, engaging classes. This role is competitive because employers usually want current national certification, prior teaching experience, and CPR/AED credentials, plus the ability to demonstrate movements with proper alignment. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here, which are pulled from the original posting to save research time.