If you are a Les Mills Instructor in the Les Mills West Coast region and would like to apply to become a Les Mills Trainer, please submit your application according to the instructions below.
Your application will be reviewed by the National Training Manager and Program Coach Team. Details will be confirmed with successful applicants. At this time, we are only accepting Trainer applications from Les Mills instructors residing in the West Coast region for BODYPUMP® and BODYCOMBAT® ONLY.
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KEY DATES
- Applications due by November 30, 2009
- Invitations to BOOTCAMP: December 21, 2009
- BOOTCAMP: January 22-23-24, 2010 in San Francisco, CA
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
Les Mills Trainers change lives. They facilitate 1, 2 or 3-day instructor training modules and deliver inspiring master classes 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 and you have a charismatic stage presence.
ARE YOU READY TO LEAD?
Review the checklist below and download the application form for becoming a Trainer.
YOUR CHECKLIST
- I satisfy the criteria
- I have completed the application form (Click here to download the application.)
- I have included a one-page resume including photo
- I have included a recommendation from my club owner or group exercise director
- I have filmed my class and am submitting it on DVD format (Do not submit a VHS.)
APPLICATION CRITERIA, YOU MUST
- Be based in the West Coast region
- Be a qualified Les Mills Instructor affiliated with a club licensed by Les Mills
- Have signed a current Les Mills Instructor Agreement
- Are currently on Autoship
- Have been teaching for 12 or more months in your application program
- Have Group Fitness qualifications with ACE and AFAA
- Have or be eligible to obtain the necessary insurances required to perform training services on behalf of LMWC in the event that LMWC agrees to endorse you as a Qualified Trainer.
INCLUDE, ON YOUR DVD, FILMED FOOTAGE THAT TELLS US;
- About yourself (1 minute)
- What brought you into the fitness industry (1 minute)
- Why you would make a great trainer (2 minutes)
- Your passions (1 minute)
- 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.
- 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
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