{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b1925c30745a17e378e18bc3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b1925c30745a17e378e18bc3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b1925c30745a17e378e18bc3","title":"Group Exercise Instructor","description":"Group Exercise Instructor\nThe Group Exercise Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through a pre-arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength and endurance, while ensuring that the safety of the members is not compromised. The Group Exercise Instructor will also serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness.\nMajor Responsibilities:\nPre-class Preparation:\nArrive at class location 10 to 15 minutes ahead of scheduled start time to be available to interact with members, answer questions, inquire about their fitness progress, introduce and orient new participants. Group Exercise Instructors should know their participants on an individual basis and have a good sense of their fitness capabilities.\nClothing should be appropriate fitness attire. It should not prohibit participants from seeing proper form, alignment and movement of the body. However, clothing should not be revealing in an inappropriate manner. When possible, Group Exercise Instructors should wear Gold’s Gym branded attire. Proper footwear should be worn at all times.\nPrepare appropriate music for class. If using multiple tapes, ensure everything is rewound and ready to play when needed. Refrain from using music with offensive language.\nEnsure all equipment is functioning correctly and have microphones ready.\nDuring Class Responsibilities:\nIntroduce yourself and the format of the class.\nInquire if there are any “first-timers” in the group and if so, assess their fitness level in as private a manner as possible.\nMake sure all verbal instructions are clear and that the volume, tempo of music and overall atmosphere is conducive to hearing, teaching, learning and having fun.\nContinually monitor participants to ensure all participants are using correct form. Offer variations of the routine to accommodate all fitness levels.\nCreate a motivational and fun environment for all participants.\nAfter Class Responsibilities:\nRemove all music and return microphone to proper place.\nMake sure room is in order for the next class to begin.\nAnswer any questions/concerns participants may have.\nSolicit feedback from participants about the class.\nAdditional Responsibilities:\nMake sure that class begins and ends promptly. If necessary, make adjustments to the flow of the class to ensure adherence to the schedule.\nIf the Group Exercise Instructor is teaching the last class of the day, please follow proper closing procedures as outlined by the Group Exercise Director for the individual facility.\nIn the event that a Group Exercise Instructor cannot fulfill a scheduled class, it is his/her responsibility to find a qualified/approved substitute and notify the Group Exercise Director if there is a problem finding a substitute.\nGroup Exercise Instructors must be dependable and consistent in their class schedules. Anyone committing to teach a class should make all arrangements so that substitutes or cancellations are a rare occurrence.\nAttend all required staff meetings as necessary.\nEnsure that proper time recording procedures are followed correctly and in a timely manner.\nPrepare any incident and/or witness reports as necessary in the event of accidents.\nMaintain a positive and professional attitude towards his/her responsibilities, fellow employees, and members.\nPromote Gold’s Gym and GGX as much as possible.\nQualifications & Requirements:\nAt least six months teaching in a group exercise format.\nKnowledge of safe exercise technique and group exercise principles.\nKnowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics.\nPerformance of a variety of exercise routines.\nPositive and effective interpersonal communication skills.\nAbility to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment\nInstructors having a specialized skill such as Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, etc. must provide verifiable proof of education.\nMinimum of 6 months teaching in a group environment.\nGroup fitness certification by ACE, AFAA, ACSM\nCurrent CPR certification and basic first aid training is required.\nPhysical demands include, but are not limited to the ability to lift light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning and kicking.","company":"Gold","rawCompany":"gold","city":"Ocala","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T15:39:59.661Z","occupations":[{"code":"39-9031.00","title":"Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors","slug":"exercise-trainers-and-group-fitness-instructors"},{"code":"11-9179.01","title":"Fitness and Wellness Coordinators","slug":"fitness-and-wellness-coordinators"},{"code":"25-1193.00","title":"Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary","slug":"recreation-and-fitness-studies-teachers-postsecondary"}],"industries":[{"code":"713940","title":"Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers","slug":"fitness-and-recreational-sports-centers"},{"code":"611620","title":"Sports and Recreation Instruction","slug":"sports-and-recreation-instruction"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Group Exercise Instructor","description":"Group Exercise Instructor\nThe Group Exercise Instructor will lead members, in a group environment, through a pre-arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength and endurance, while ensuring that the safety of the members is not compromised. The Group Exercise Instructor will also serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness.\nMajor Responsibilities:\nPre-class Preparation:\nArrive at class location 10 to 15 minutes ahead of scheduled start time to be available to interact with members, answer questions, inquire about their fitness progress, introduce and orient new participants. Group Exercise Instructors should know their participants on an individual basis and have a good sense of their fitness capabilities.\nClothing should be appropriate fitness attire. It should not prohibit participants from seeing proper form, alignment and movement of the body. However, clothing should not be revealing in an inappropriate manner. When possible, Group Exercise Instructors should wear Gold’s Gym branded attire. Proper footwear should be worn at all times.\nPrepare appropriate music for class. If using multiple tapes, ensure everything is rewound and ready to play when needed. Refrain from using music with offensive language.\nEnsure all equipment is functioning correctly and have microphones ready.\nDuring Class Responsibilities:\nIntroduce yourself and the format of the class.\nInquire if there are any “first-timers” in the group and if so, assess their fitness level in as private a manner as possible.\nMake sure all verbal instructions are clear and that the volume, tempo of music and overall atmosphere is conducive to hearing, teaching, learning and having fun.\nContinually monitor participants to ensure all participants are using correct form. Offer variations of the routine to accommodate all fitness levels.\nCreate a motivational and fun environment for all participants.\nAfter Class Responsibilities:\nRemove all music and return microphone to proper place.\nMake sure room is in order for the next class to begin.\nAnswer any questions/concerns participants may have.\nSolicit feedback from participants about the class.\nAdditional Responsibilities:\nMake sure that class begins and ends promptly. If necessary, make adjustments to the flow of the class to ensure adherence to the schedule.\nIf the Group Exercise Instructor is teaching the last class of the day, please follow proper closing procedures as outlined by the Group Exercise Director for the individual facility.\nIn the event that a Group Exercise Instructor cannot fulfill a scheduled class, it is his/her responsibility to find a qualified/approved substitute and notify the Group Exercise Director if there is a problem finding a substitute.\nGroup Exercise Instructors must be dependable and consistent in their class schedules. Anyone committing to teach a class should make all arrangements so that substitutes or cancellations are a rare occurrence.\nAttend all required staff meetings as necessary.\nEnsure that proper time recording procedures are followed correctly and in a timely manner.\nPrepare any incident and/or witness reports as necessary in the event of accidents.\nMaintain a positive and professional attitude towards his/her responsibilities, fellow employees, and members.\nPromote Gold’s Gym and GGX as much as possible.\nQualifications & Requirements:\nAt least six months teaching in a group exercise format.\nKnowledge of safe exercise technique and group exercise principles.\nKnowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics.\nPerformance of a variety of exercise routines.\nPositive and effective interpersonal communication skills.\nAbility to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment\nInstructors having a specialized skill such as Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, etc. must provide verifiable proof of education.\nMinimum of 6 months teaching in a group environment.\nGroup fitness certification by ACE, AFAA, ACSM\nCurrent CPR certification and basic first aid training is required.\nPhysical demands include, but are not limited to the ability to lift light weights, bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning and kicking.","datePosted":"2026-07-16T15:39:59.661Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T15:39:59.661Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Gold","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ocala","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b1925c30745a17e378e18bc3"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b1925c30745a17e378e18bc3"}}