Fitness Instructor

Alaska Rock Gym, Anchorage 

Role Description

ARG fitness instructors are passionate about health and wellness. Our fitness classes are a welcoming environment for all fitness levels (unless otherwise advertised).

Alaska Rock Gym caters to HIIT, strength, and endurance fitness styles. Instructors should be excited and able to teach to a higher energy demographic, and are encouraged to explore cross training and functional fitness curricula that appeal to a multisport, outdoor recreational community! Examples include a ski-fit yoga class or a summer strong mountain biking training mini fitness series. Opportunities to teach unique workshops are available and welcomed! 

As a representative of Alaska Rock Gym, all employees are expected to be knowledgeable about the gym and its offerings, and stoked about the outdoor industry. Our staff lead by example, are kind, welcoming, and eager to pursue growth opportunities. Be viewed as accountable and reliable and contribute to a supportive, team environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Class Preparations

• Lesson plan and write class workouts
• Check in and greet participants 
• Prepare the room by gathering props and setting up equipment
• Put away props and equipment after class

Scheduling

• Class schedules are adjusted in the Spring and the Fall
• Must maintain a consistent schedule

Communication

• Communication with the fitness instructor’s group chat is required
• Must attend biannual department meetings when the schedule is reviewed and finalized for the coming season

Requirements:

• Instructors are expected to teach 1+ class(es) per week
• Confident in writing HIIT, strength, and endurance workouts
  • Comfortable with scaling difficulties up and down to accommodate all fitness levels
• Ability to teach groups of up to 15 participants 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Communication with your team/Lead
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and have good conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to generate sales and answer questions about Alaska Rock Gym’s other offerings
• Maintain CPR certification

Benefits include a free monthly gym membership, unlimited buddy passes, company profit sharing, paid climb time/pay period, simple IRA eligibility, and access to industry pro-deals for major outdoor brands (up to 60% off).

Bi-annual reviews are conducted in March and September. To apply, please submit your resume and two references to our website. Alaska Rock Gym is an equal opportunity employer.