All applications must be received by October 16, 2009.
Your application will be reviewed by the National Training Manager and Program Coach Team. Details and terms and conditions will be confirmed with successful applicants. At this time we are only accepting Trainer applications from Les Mills Instructors residing in the Midwest region. We are accepting applications for all programs, except BODYFLOW™.
Trainer Bootcamp is by invitation only and is scheduled for December 4-6, 2009 at the LMMW Headquarters in Northbrook, IL.
Do you have what it takes?
Les Mills Trainers change lives. They facilitate 1, 2 or 3-day instructor training modules and deliver inspiring Masterclasses and instructor education at Quarterly Workshops. Trainers coach instructors to be world-class.
Your skills should include: consummate delivery of the 5 Key Elements, expertise in the exercise genre, strong athletic movement, high-level coaching skills, experience presenting at conventions, club launches and large promotional classes, an understanding of group fitness management, great organization skills, outstanding communication skills and the ability to deliver valuable feedback for improvement
You know you are the right person if: you see the potential in others, you inspire at club level, you are a strong team-player, you represent the essence of the program and you develop people to be better than you!
You know you are the right person if: you pack the room every time you teach, participants follow you from club to club (you are a brand!), and you have a charismatic stage presence.
Are you ready to lead?
Review the checklist below and download the application form for becoming an Assessor.
Your checklist:
1. I satisfy the criteria
2. I have completed the application form (Click here to download the application.)
3. I have included a one-page resume including photo
4. I have included a recommendation from my club owner or group exercise director
5. I have filmed my class and am submitting it on DVD format (Do not submit a VHS.)
Application criteria. You must:
1. Be based in the USA (Midwest region only please)
2. Be a qualified Les Mills Instructor affiliated with a club licensed by Les Mills
3. Have signed a current Les Mills Instructor Agreement
4. Have been teaching for 12 or more months in your application program
5. Have Group Fitness qualifications with ACE and AFAA
6. Have or be eligible to obtain the necessary insurances required to perform training services on behalf of LMMW in the event that LMMW agrees to endorse you as a Qualified Trainer.
Include, on your DVD, filmed footage that that tells us:
1. About yourself (1 minute)
2. What brought you into the fitness industry (1 minute)
3. Why you would make a great trainer (2 minutes)
4. Your passions (1 minute)
5. A training segment where you discuss the 5 Key Elements (5 minutes). We are looking for a clear, concise message delivered with punch. Be creative. Use props if you need them.
6. A Masterclass of you teaching a full class of the program(s) you are applying for. Check we can see and hear you clearly!
Applications to be sent to:
National Training Manager
3434 W Anthem Way, Ste 118 # 423
Anthem, AZ
85086
education@lesmills.com
Click here to download the application form