Sports​/Fitness​/Wellness Instructor, Health ​/ Fitness ​/ Gym ​/ Pilates

Salary Description

• $24.50/Hr when teaching class
• $16.50/Hr non‑teaching rate
• + Ability to earn additional incentive compensation

The Instructor or Coach encourages our members to pursue a holistic approach to fitness through our group fitness and recreational sports programs. Instructors or Coaches continuously 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.

• 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 welcoming, approachable interactions; teach authentically and give genuine praise
• Validate 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, and 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 encourages 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 be 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

• HS diploma or GED equivalent
• Certifications are required and documentation must be submitted:
  • For Fitness Classes:
    • National certification (AFAA, ACE, NASM, ISSA, etc.) or format‑specific training (e.g., 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; in‑house training will be provided after hire if not already obtained
  • For Sports Classes/Clinics:
    • 2+ years of team sports experience to teach free programming
    • National certification required to teach paid programming (e.g., 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

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to walk and stand up to 8 hours/day and/or sit for extended periods of time.

Team members may be exposed to cleaning chemicals or…