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Job Description
Group Fitness Director Village Health Clubs & Spas - 3.7 Scottsdale, AZ Job Details 22 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Staff supervision Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Serving clients Team supervision Team development Continuous improvement Team training Customer engagement Leading team collaboration initiatives Individual consumer customer service Fitness customer service Task assignment General management Team building Full Job Description The Village Health Clubs and Spas are premier healthy lifestyle clubs where we encourage and foster a work life balance and healthy living. We offer a fun environment designed to promote health and wellness for members and employees alike. Our uniquely social culture makes us a great choice for employees who want to share their passion for health and fitness. We offer beautiful facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and dynamic programming, but what really sets us apart is our team of positive, friendly staff at each location. Our employees encourage one another, working together to create a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for everyone we encounter. Our culture statement gets right to the point: "As one we have fun and get it done!" Join our team today and experience the Village Way for yourself.
Job Summary:
Oversees all group exercise classes, events, Pilates and hot yoga activities to ensure the delivery of professional, high quality, safe and innovative health and fitness classes and instruction to our members.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
Creates and oversees all group fitness exercise classes, events, Pilates, and Hot Yoga programs. Manages direct reports, to include Pilates, Hot Yoga, and other group fitness exercise instructors. Manage and update sub list, web-site and monthly group fitness schedule to meet member needs. Work with other departments, ie. Sales and Spa to cross promote. Attract and Retain members by consistently providing excellent customer service. Responsible for interacting with employees, members and guests in a manner aligned with the People, Places and Programs components of the Village Standards. Develops and manages the annual group fitness, Pilates, hot yoga budget, operates within approved budgetary guidelines. Responsible for all group exercise equipment maintenance. Tracks member usage in classes, and executes retention and revenue generating programs within the department. Conducts regular department meetings for the purpose of enhancing communication (upcoming promotions, programs) and sharing ideas. Approachable management style which includes supervising and managing staff members, planning, assigning and direct work/projects, appraising performance, and annual individual/team goals. Responsible for staffing, scheduling and training of department staff. Prepare and manage departmental budget. Participates in the Manager on Duty System. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills Required:
Experience managing a group instruction department in an upscale facility. Nationally recognized certifications in fitness and/or group exercise. Superior understanding of customer service. Strong leadership and training experience. Comfortable working in a fast paced environment where continuous improvement is a must. Ability to effectively delegate. Strong team building skills including ability to lead, train, cooperate and contribute as part of a team. Committed to learning, personal growth, and continual process improvement. Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Must be change adaptive, flexible, and empathetic. Demonstrate initiative to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment. Willing to "roll-up" sleeves and dig in with staff to drive processes that support the business. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint) and Outlook. Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire through Company training.
Knowledge/Skills Preferred:
BS or BA in Exercise Science or related field Required Abilities Physical Activity This position requires daily standing, walking, lifting, grasping, bending and kneeling. Sitting for some periods of time. Substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Involved in activities where one must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Requires the ability to receive detailed information through written and oral communication. Physical Requirement Sedentary work involving sitting some of the time. Walking and standing are required daily. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force and lift light weights during fitness classes. Occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. In addition, involves physical movement which includes activities related to group fitness classes, membership events and programs. Visual Requirement This position requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing computer monitors and extensive reading. Working Conditions It involves typical office or administrative work, facilitating group fitness classed and outdoor activity Licenses & Certifications Required Group Fitness Cert Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
