The normal hiring and interview process is to set up an audition with the group fitness director. Potential employees get an opportunity to teach a portion of the class so the director can determine skill level. Most instructors are hired as subs first and then they work their way into a permanent class.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There were no difficult questions, but a group fitness certification is important to have.
I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Gold's Gym (New York, NY)
Interview
Very through. Wanted to know my background in the field. Wanted to know what certifications I held and what future certifications I would be interested in for their company. How would I motivate the different populations that their company serviced.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you motivate a certain population in order for them to succeed?
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Gold's Gym (Midlothian, VA) in Mar 2011
Interview
I submitted an application and received a phone call for an interview. The interview was given by the Group Exercise Manager and consisted of a few questions regarding my past experiences, my current employment, my current certifications and any references. The entire interview process lasted around 20 minutes and was held in the cafe area, not a private office.
Group Fitness Instructor applicants have rated the interview process at Gold's Gym with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Group Fitness Instructor roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Gold's Gym overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Gold's Gym as a Group Fitness Instructor according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 29%
One on one interview: 21%
Presentation: 21%
Group panel interview: 7%
Drug test: 7%
Background check: 7%
Phone interview: 7%
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