Group Exercise Director at The Fitness Equation

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Fitness Equation is looking for a professional, performance-driven Group Exercise Director. The Group Exercise Director is responsible for overseeing and managing Instructors, developing the group exercise program, and scheduling classes for members. The primary role of the Group Exercise Director is to build, develop and lead a team of skilled instructors and manage their interactions with members in an effort to improve the lives of members.ResponsibilitiesHiring instructors and creating files for each new employeeMaintaining a group exercise schedule for large group exercise, cycling, and mind and bodyEnsuring hard copy of schedules are available for members and prospective membersUpdating online schedulesEvaluating instructorsEnsuring that all instructor certifications are currentMaintaining equipment in each studioOrdering new equipment when necessaryMaintaining items for the stereo stand (e.g., alcohol swabs, batteries, Ice Pack, compressed air, pen and paper for logging in stats., windscreens)Daily upkeep of each studio be ensuring each studio is clean and orderlyMaintaining sub requestsMaintaining payroll recordsInforming staff of weekly updates as well as any gym events or announcements as they ariseInforming members of weekly updates to group exerciseOrganizing trainingsOrganizing staff meetingsOrganizing Les Mills Launches on a quarterly basisOn Call during class times Sun. – Sat.Posting monthly updates and any other announcements relating to group exercise throughout the gymMaintaining records of instructor disciplinary actionsResponding to member feedbackConstant communication with other staff and members when necessaryMonitoring statistics on class participation and adjusting the schedule accordinglyGreeting each member with respect and dignity and listening to what they have to say about the club atmosphere or there specific goalsCommunicating member discussions with management as necessaryMaintaining general cleanliness of the gymResponding to charity / volunteer community events as they ariseAdhoc / Miscellaneous (i.e. monitoring financials as it pertains to group exercise with management, etc.)Qualifications:5+ Years Instructor experience with demonstrated success rate2+ Years Group Exercise Director experience with demonstrated success rateH.S. diploma or GED minimumAbility to obtain a current CPR / AED certification by start date.Must have a motivating personality with passion for helping others, self-improvement, a professional and polite appearance and demeanor.Ability to initiate and create friendly relationships with members, guests and staff.Ability to remain flexible in order to adapt to changing work environments.Ability to recruit, hire and develop successful group exercise staff per company expectations.Ability to create revenue projections for programs and activities and manage expenses.Ability to take initiative, ownership and prioritize tasks while following direction of supervisor.Preferred Qualifications:B.A. or B.S. in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Kinesiology or related field preferred.TFE offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a FREE membership with employment. As part of TFE’s educational assistance program for ongoing education, TFE agrees to pay educational expenses up to a maximum of $500.00 per staff member per year. This is a fast growing organization with opportunity for advancement based on performance. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.