Fitness Instructor, Wellness, Spa & Fitness

Iron Oaks at Sun Lakes Comprised of two interconnected neighborhoods - Ironwood and Oakwood - the community is among the most desirable retirement destinations in the Valley thanks to its combination of mature landscape, diverse amenities, and in-town location. The community features two fabulous clubhouses, 45 holes of golf, fitness, tennis & pickleball, softball, pools, trails, and much more.

The Fitness Instructor develops fitness classes for different fitness levels, provides training for safe use of exercise equipment, and assists members during class workouts to promote a lifelong health and fitness program. This position reports to the Spa & Fitness Director.

• Ensure the Blue Star experience for members and guests by modeling and maintaining the standards set in the Blue Star Principles and adhering to Blue Star Resort & Golf (BSRG) and facility policies.
• Help monitor facility for member and/or guest use only, assuring that it is safe and secure.
• Create and facilitate safe and interesting classes for all fitness levels and lead classes with enthusiasm and support.
• Talk with members about fitness classes and help them choose a fitness routine or class to fit their lifestyle goals and any physical limitations.
• Maintain a professional instructor-client relationship.
• Report any incident or accident to the Assistant Spa & Fitness Director and/or Spa & Fitness Director. Keep current with facility calendar, and participate in facility events, activities, and seminars, as directed by management.
• Promote a total facility experience by suggesting programs and activities in other areas that can inspire or assist members with their personal and social lifestyle goals.
• Know all spa services offered and be able to suggest beneficial spa treatments, to complement a fitness routine.
• Work assigned schedule; begin and end all sessions on time; clean and disinfect exercise equipment to maintain a clean and sanitized work environment, according to procedures.
• Assist staff with lifting and storing facility equipment, furniture, and products to help maintain facility and prepare for special events.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be role model and able to live our Blue Star core values:
• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect for the Individual
• Teamwork
• Competitive Spirit

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year previous experience and class instruction experience preferred.
• Current First Aid, CPR/AED certification, and other safety certifications, as required by the Club.
• Group Certification and experience with 55+ audience preferred.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to demonstrate equipment use for exercise training.
• Must be able to lift 45-pound weight plates.
• Ability to speak with volume to direct a class.
• Ability to lead a class and pay attention to the class movements at the same time; willingness to respond to client’s questions or concerns.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge about exercise, health, and fitness by remaining current with industry trends.
• Ability to explain and promote other facility services to guests.
• Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to work well with others and provide exceptional customer service dealing with members and guests.
• Must demonstrate initiative—ability to think, work, and make independent decisions, based on sound judgment.
• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and meeting timeliness is a must.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
• This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, with limited travel required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

This position typically works indoors in designated fitness rooms. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.