Group Fitness Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

The Landings Golf and Athletic Club is a private luxury residential club on Skidaway Island dedicated to providing members with an active lifestyle through resort-class amenities. Located 12 miles from historic Savannah, our Club offers members access to six championship golf courses, two marinas, 31 tennis courts, 15 pickleball courts, eight bocce courts, ten unique dining venues, five clubhouses, five swimming pools and a 52,000 sq. ft., wellness center.

At The Landings Golf and Athletic Club, we place special importance on professionalism, courtesy, integrity, and teamwork. Our team of service professionals are the most important asset of our organization, and every contribution they make has a direct impact on our success. We are devoted to providing the best work experience and benefits possible for our team members through the below offerings.

Come join our team on the Island of Much More!

Group Fitness Instructor Job Responsibilities:

• Provides safe, engaging, and effective classes according to assigned quarterly group class schedule
• Leads group exercise classes with appropriate verbal instructions and clear patterns of movement according to fitness standards and practices while wearing a microphone
• Arrives early to inspect the class setting for safety standards, identifies any equipment issues and prepare the studios for participants
• Assists in the overall retention and satisfaction of members through exceptional member service
• Assists with teaching promotional classes and special events
• Acts as a role model and exemplifies a healthy professional demeanor
• Instructs members on basic strength training principles and exercise techniques
• Adapts strength training to members with specific needs and abilities while providing supervision and spotting as needed
• Enforces youth member procedures and all gym rules and policies
• Collaborates with team members to ensure proper coverage for all classes
• Communicates any schedule changes and coverage requests to leadership promptly
• Complies with departmental uniform and grooming standards
• Works variety of shifts, as needed to include nights, weekends and or holidays
• Complies with departmental and Club policies and procedures
• Keeps leadership informed of member issues, comments, and concerns promptly as they arise
• Reports equipment damages to leadership promptly
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Group Fitness Instructor Minimum Qualifications:

• Must maintain and remain current in Group Exercise and/or Specialty certifications
• 6 months is required for group exercise instructors’ experience
• AFFA certification preferred
• Water aerobics certification preferred
• Ability to teach variety of classes including Water Aerobics, Barre, Cardio Strength, TRX or others
• Valid CPR/AED certification required
• High School Diploma or GED

Group Fitness Instructor Minimum Critical Skills:

• Able to understand and follow verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
• Able to utilize scheduling apps and assist members through fitness app navigation.
• Well-developed team skills, unquestioned, confidence and presence to effectively handle interpersonal relationships.
• Uses tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations while maintaining professionalism and integrity of the club.
• A willingness to provide exceptional service to members.

Group Fitness Instructor Physical Requirements:

• Maintains high stamina in hourly increments while leading group exercise classes.
• Able to lift up to 10 lbs. for 75% of the workday.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. for 25% of the workday.
• Bending and stooping 80% of workday.
• Stands and walks for 95% of workday.