FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Roles & Responsibilities

Reports to: Operations Manager

OUR STORY: Brooklyn Boulders (BKB) opened its doors in 2009, and from the beginning has always strived to create a place for connection where diverse communities of climbers, creatives, artists, and fitness enthusiasts can find their home. We believe that connection is the key to a flourishing community, and we make every effort to curate connection within our facility.

We live and breathe our CORE VALUES.

• GET WEIRD - Be yourself. BKB is your creative playground.
• CO-CREATE - Trust your team. Results are stronger when we collaborate.
• BE RELENTLESS - Attitude is everything. Take risks. Fall hard. Get back up.
• MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL - Create something extraordinary. Be proud to share it. Never stop improving.
• MAKE IT AN OPEN HOUSE PARTY - Encourage diversity and inclusion.

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR:

A creative person, excited by the prospect of providing amazing experiences to our community members. Driven by their passion to improve the lives of others through exercise, making it beautiful in the process. Someone who has a positive, vibrant presence and energy.

Fitness Instructors at BKB are responsible for teaching a variety of perk classes to our members and guests. The Fitness Instructor will ensure the timely start and finish of each class, and create class curriculums and outlines that are engaging and inspiring to our community.

Its time to get weird with Brooklyn Boulders.

YOU WILL:

• Create and lead engaging sequences that follow our curriculum guidelines for fitness classes

• Bring your personality and background into your teaching

• Provide a safe space for individuals to listen to their bodies, checking for consent before using touch and providing modifications and options when applicable

• Ensure class starts and ends on time

• Arrive no less than 15 minutes prior to class for any necessary set up and to greet participants

• Ensure all students are properly checked in

• Check that the space is clean and comfortable and in alignment with the brand standard for your specific program (manage music, temperature, lighting, equipment, diffusers etc)

• Positively inspire guests and members and delight them with your energy, enthusiasm and instruction

• Follow room opening and closing guidelines, leaving the instructional space tidy, organized, clean and ready for the next class

  • Ensure standards for cleanliness are upheld - communicate directly with the Operations Manager when they are not

• Own your classes by securing subs when needed, and communicate coverage and needs to the Operations Manager or General Manager when applicable

• Inform the Operations Manager of problems or safety concerns as they arise

• Follow Brooklyn Boulders policies on risk management and reporting (as applicable)

• While not required, we encourage you to attend trainings, meetings, and events when applicable

• Are encouraged to attend classes taught by your fellow instructors +1/month

• All other duties as required

YOU HAVE:

• Minimum 1 year teaching experience, 2+ years of teaching experience preferred

• Valid certifications in class format required

  • Personal Training, Group Exercise Certification, and/or Yoga Teacher Certification from one or more of the following organizations:

    • American College of Sports Medicine

    • American Council on Exercise

    • National Academy of Sports Medicine

    • International Sports Science Association

    • National Strength and Conditioning Association

    • Yoga Alliance 200-Hour

  • Additional specialty/certifications preferred [TRX / Kettlebell Etc]

• Knowledge of and ability to implement group fitness teaching strategies, incorporating music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm to classes

• The ability to be professional while motivating class participants

• The ability to cooperate and work well with other team members

• Your own liability insurance and have BKB Queensbridge, LLC named as an additional insured

  • Contractors only

• A desire to pursue continuing education

• A valid CPR certification [to be kept on file]

• Climbing experience is a plus!

ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING and a FITNESS INSTRUCTOR is

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and encouraging

• Warm and open, able to communicate easily to all kinds of people

• Knowledgeable, articulate, and clear

• Adept at navigating moderate chaos

• Professional and accountable

Disclaimer - This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor or manager to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. All principle duties and responsibilities of this position are essential functions of the position. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis and may be revised at any time. Revisions will be communicated to employees within the classification. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; therefore, the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Though our Team Members come from a wide range of experiences and are as unique as our business, we are all united under our ultimate purpose: belonging and inspiration through experiences that engage imagination, passion, and physical potential. Were excited to have you join our team of co-creative, hardworking, and driven individuals; welcome to Brooklyn Boulders!