Must hold a current, nationally recognized group exercise certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NCSA, or equivalent).
Must hold a current, nationally recognized CPR certification.
Prior experience instructing group fitness classes is required.
Must have the physical ability to promote fitness and complete the workout, including the stated movement and lifting demands.
Must be willing to instruct a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Must attend periodic internal trainings and bi-weekly department meetings.
Must travel between locations as job duties or training demand.
Must be assertive, enthusiastic, and punctual.
Must communicate clearly and respond well to questions.
Must be patient and comfortable handling complaints.
Must be able to lead and motivate.
Must be able and willing to prospect.
Must maintain personal integrity and their own health and fitness.
Must be able to take initiative, multitask, and solve problems.
Must adapt to change and workplace inconsistency.
Must present themselves and the company professionally.
Responsibilities
Lead safe, engaging, and results-driven group fitness classes.
Create a motivating and inclusive studio environment.
Demonstrate exercises using proper technique and modifications.
Connect with members and build a strong class community.
Deliver the high-quality experience associated with City Fitness.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to teach multiple fitness formats.
Additional specialty certifications.
Description
All Studio Fitness InstructorsWe Want You!!
City Fitness is seeking high-energy, passionate Studio Fitness Instructors to join our growing team across Philadelphia.
Our instructors create the electric studio experience that keeps members coming back. If you love motivating a room, building community, and delivering unforgettable workouts — we want to hear from you.
We are currently hiring instructors across multiple formats and welcome professionals who can teach one or several modalities.
• Lead safe, engaging, and results-driven group fitness classes • Create a motivating and inclusive studio environment • Demonstrate exercises with proper technique and modifications • Connect with members and build a strong class community • Deliver the high-quality experience City Fitness is known for
Applicants must be 18 years or older, hold a current nationally recognized Group Exercise Certification, and be willing to instruct a minimum 3 hours per week.
City Fitness proudly offers competitive pay based on experience and certified qualifications. Other employment benefits include:
Complimentary gym membership
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Enhanced paid-time off
Employee discounts and community partnership perks
Requirements
Must be 18 years or older
Must hold a current, nationally recognized certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NCSA) or equivalent.
Must hold a current, nationally recognized CPR certification
Prior experience in instructing group fitness classes
Ability to teach multiple formats- Preferred
Physical ability to promote fitness and complete the workout
Competencies
Must be assertive, enthusiastic, and punctual
Must have strong communication skills, and respond well to questions
Must be patient and comfortable dealing with complaints
Ability to lead and motivate
Ability and willingness to prospect
Dedication to maintaining personal integrity and one’s own health and fitness
Ability to take initiative, multitask, and problem solve
Adapts very well to change and inconsistency in the workplace
Willingness to present oneself as well as the company in a professional manner
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have any supervisor responsibilities.
Work Environment
This position operates in a gym environment. This role routinely works with various types of fitness equipment, and frequently in an environment where noise levels vary from quiet to loud when in the facility or studio performing duties.
Physical Demands
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. This position is very active and requires a considerable amount of movement. Individuals must maintain a high degree of energy and possess the physical endurance necessary to complete a workout while providing instruction and monitoring safety. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. This individual must be able to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to a degree to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position that requires a minimum commitment of 3 hours per week. Classes are assigned upon hire and may be adjusted as programs needs demand. Instructors will be required to attend periodic internal trainings and bi-weekly department meetings.
Travel
This position requires a moderate amount of travel. This individual will be expected but not limited to, travel between all locations, as the job duties and/or trainings demand.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
This position requires a current valid nationally recognized Certification(s) for the duration of employment (ACE, AFAA) or equivalent. Additional specialty/certifications are preferred but not required.