Fitness Instructor

Bouldering Project's mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We're driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose.

Fitness Instructors at Bouldering Project are responsible for programming and facilitating BP's group fitness classes. Instructors must be able to teach fun, inspiring, inclusive and intentional classes that focus on movement, breath, body, mind and use of fitness training equipment. You will be instructing groups between 5 - 50 people at a time to provide BP's members and guests with a high quality fitness experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Creative Movement - create thoughtful and safe sequencing consistent with BP's class offerings including Strength, Mobility, Core, & HIIT formats.

• Effective Communication - teach dynamic, sweaty, fun and inspiring fitness classes.

• Inclusivity & Community - welcome all participants, cultivate community, and provide options for all fitness levels and abilities (regardless of class title)

• Demonstrate and clearly cue exercises and movements when necessary

• Offer hands-on assists in a physically and emotionally safe way and only with consent to improve the quality of member and guest experience

• Interact with students, answer questions, introduce/orient new students, generate and maintain a positive fitness experience

• Be professional - show up early and prepare for all fitness classes. This includes starting and finishing classes on time

• Maintain the cleanliness of the studio space, fitness equipment and props

• Value teamwork - find a sub to cover your class in the event you are not able to teach

• Be available to help by subbing for other BP fitness instructors

• Assist members in the open gym area and help maintain a pristine fitness experience for all members during scheduled floor shifts.

• Respond appropriately to any emergency situations that may arise

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Attend mandatory team meetings and continuing education trainings

• Check-students into class before the start of the class, ensure class headcount is correct

• Teach a minimum of two permanent classes per week on the regular yoga & fitness class schedule

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AFAA- Certified Group Fitness Instructor, ACE- GFI

• Current CPR/AED certification and basic first aid training

• Minimum of 1+ year experience teaching group fitness classes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Group Fitness Instructor PLUS one or more of the following certifications ○ NASM- CPT ○ ACSM- CPT ○ NSCA- CSCS or CPT ○ ACE- CPT
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or related field
• 2+ years experience teaching fitness classes
• 1+ years of experience as a personal trainer

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Free gym membership for yourself and a plus one.

• Access to BP continuing education training.

• A work environment where community, respect, and balance are core values.

• Exclusive discounts on continuing education courses from NASM & AFAA.

HIRING PROCESS

• To apply, please submit an online application and follow up with caodan.tran@boulderingproject.com. Applicants can expect a response to schedule a virtual interview and invite to future in person auditions. Auditions are not guaranteed and are scheduled based on applicant availability and the scheduling needs of the business. Thank you!

Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.