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Group Fitness Instructor

The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Savannah, GA, United States


Group Fitness Instructor

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.