Fitness Instructor

Southern Trace Country Club, located in Shreveport, LA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Part-Time Fitness Instructor! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

General Purpose:
The Fitness Instructor develops and assists members with aerobic and strength training programs. Assists in the safe instruction of exercise equipment.

• Guides members through initial and progressive training in the areas of flexibility, aerobic conditioning and strength training.
• Instructs fitness and aerobic classes each week.
• Teaches proper stretching, strengthening and aerobic exercise.
• Insures proper, up-to-date and safe procedures are used in the teaching of all classes.
• Participates in continuing education seminars and workshops.
• Inspects exercise equipment and areas for cleanliness and safety. Performs light custodial duties such as wipes down equipment, monitors cleanliness in pool area, spa, fitness center, and locker-rooms.
• Choreographs exercise sequences and aerobic routines for aerobic dance and exercise classes. Classes may be either indoor, controlled exercise settings, or indoor/outdoor aquatic settings.
• Monitors classes in progress, providing constructive assistance.
• Enforces all rules and regulations in a polite and professional manner.
• Represents the community association’s fitness center at meetings, seminars, and events with the fitness director, or in the absence of the fitness director.
• Assists the fitness director with special events, tournaments, recognition programs, and any outdoor sports related activities.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Associate’s degree (AA) in Physical Education or related field; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Frequently uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; talks, hears, stands and walks, climbs or balances; stoops, and kneels.
• Occasionally sits, crouches, or crawls, tastes or smells.
• Occasionally lifts up to 45 pounds.

• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderate.

• National Certificate for Aerobic Instruction.
• AED, CPR, and First Aid preferred.

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Experience and exposure with wide variety of exercise equipment, instructional techniques, injury prevention, fitness/wellness counseling, and developing/interpreting personalized fitness/wellness regimens.

Benefits & Other Compensation:
This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical (if determined by the ACA measurement)
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.