Job Title: Group Fitness Coach
Job Summary Glass Court is seeking a dedicated and experienced Group Fitness Coach to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about health and wellness, with a specialization in leading group classes such as Yoga, Pilates, and other fitness formats. You will be responsible for designing and implementing engaging group sessions that cater to participants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, ensuring each member achieves their personal goals in a supportive community environment. Additionally, you will play an active role in marketing and promoting your classes to attract new members.
Key Responsibilities
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Class Instruction: Lead high-energy, safe, and effective group fitness sessions, including Yoga, Pilates, and various other group formats.
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Program Design: Develop diverse group exercise routines that accommodate different fitness levels and special requirements within a single class.
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Coaching & Motivation: Provide clear guidance, motivation, and support to all participants, fostering an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere.
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Adaptability & Modifications: Offer progressions and regressions for exercises to ensure classes are suitable for everyone, including seniors and individuals with disabilities.
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Safety & Supervision: Monitor participants during classes to ensure correct form and technique to prevent injuries.
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Education: Share knowledge on proper movement, breathing techniques (for Yoga/Pilates), and overall wellness to support the members' fitness journeys.
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Engagement: Create a welcoming environment that encourages community participation and long-term commitment to fitness.
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Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in group fitness, Yoga, and Pilates to offer high-quality instruction.
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Marketing & Promotion: Implement strategies to attract new members to your classes, engaging through social media and local community events.
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Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate attendance records and assist with the scheduling of group sessions.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Qualifications
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Certification: Group Fitness Instructor certification (e.g., ACE, AFAA) and/or specialized certifications in Yoga (RYT) or Pilates preferred.
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Experience: Proven experience leading group fitness classes with a diverse clientele.
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Specialized Knowledge: Deep understanding of group exercise dynamics and specific techniques for Yoga, Pilates, or other specialized formats.
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Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and manage a large group of people.
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First Aid/CPR Certification: Up-to-date certification in First Aid and CPR.
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Physical Stamina: High level of physical fitness and stamina to lead multiple back-to-back sessions.
Physical Demands
- Continual standing and walking during shift.
- Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals during shifts.
Vision Requirements
- Visually recognize an emergency
- Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
- Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
- Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) and Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Wet or humid conditions
- Potential Toxic or caustic chemicals
- Exposure to motor noises and work near moving mechanical parts
Additional Requirements
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Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
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Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with other gym staff and contribute to a positive team environment.
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Background Check: Successful completion of a background check.
Your Family’s Fun and Fitness Destination
The club for real people.
Solar Swim & Gym isn’t your average fitness club. We’re the club for real people of all sizes, ages, genders, and races. We’re a community and a place that welcomes everyone. The bonds of friendship begin here and last for decades.
But don’t take our word for it. Just ask around. We’ve been here since 1939 teaching thousands of children and generations of families in Antioch how to swim.
With our recent renovations, it’s easy to understand why our members love this place. When you’re in the Sun lying under a Palm tree with your friends and family close by, Solar Swim & Gym feels like a resort.
In today’s world, it’s easy to get distracted with electronic devices. Here is the opportunity to unplug. Reward yourself and take a break. Join us and lounge or play in the sparking pool with your kids. Tone up in the gym. Become an Aquacise Water Warrior. Learn how to play Pickle Ball. Teach your kid how to play basketball. Gather outside with your friends and family to BBQ and celebrate special times in your life.
Solar Swim & Gym is a community of friends where fitness is fun and becomes part of your family’s life at a price you can afford. Call us for a tour.
