Just Certified, no experience!

[Irulan]

Which certification?

[SpinGirlNYC]

Do like a normal resume--if you don't have experience, list your hobbies and interests. How long have you been participating in athetics? Bike riding? Attending their classes? What do you bring that is different? Goals?

Do you cycle? Have you attended other spinning classes? That is the biggest complaint I have about my spinning instructors. They either have never been on a real bike, so they don't know what "gears" are or what they are trying to simulate. OR, they've never been in any other instructors' classes, so they don't know what they are doing the same or different.

Everybody starts somewhere, and the resume is just like filling out an application. I hate applications, so I'd rather leave a resume.

Which certification?

Thanks, that was helpful. I have been indoor cycling for about 3 years since I decided to change my lifestyle and start getting in shape. I lost 80 pounds dieting and exercising (mostly cycling) and it's been something I'm very passionate about ever since. I just got certified with Mad Dogg in February. I did ride outdoors, but I don't have a ton of experience with that. I just want to spread my love for cycling, and maybe even help others reach their weight loss goals!

[channlluv]

Is there a way for you to volunteer as an instructor somewhere? I realized it would be hard to organize the equipment, but wouldn't it be cool to head up some rides for at-risk kids or women who need to work on their self-esteem because of abusive relationships that they've escaped?

Barring that, if you've had any instructional experience at all, that would count on a résumé. Have you had any time in front of a classroom?

Roxy

[Irulan]

I would imagine that getting on some sort of "Substitute" list might be the way to go?

[Zeek]

Get on the sub-list of every club in your area. That's the only way to break in to getting a steady gig (especially with no teaching experience).

Do you have a mentor? If you do, team teaching with that person is another option. Since you've been taking spinning classes for 3 years, can you get on the sub list at the club where you are taking the classes?

[SpinGirlNYC]

you have to audition and get picked up to sub classes, and they usually want someone with experience. but I'm on top of it, and looking to audition everywhere. Thanks so much for the advice! you guys are great!

[tulip]

you have to audition and get picked up to sub classes, and they usually want someone with experience. but I'm on top of it, and looking to audition everywhere. Thanks so much for the advice! you guys are great!

Keep at it, SpinGirl! You'll get picked to sub, and then you'll be well on your way to being a regular spin teacher!

[Resi]

Thanks, that was helpful. I have been indoor cycling for about 3 years since I decided to change my lifestyle and start getting in shape. I lost 80 pounds dieting and exercising (mostly cycling) and it's been something I'm very passionate about ever since. I just got certified with Mad Dogg in February. I did ride outdoors, but I don't have a ton of experience with that. I just want to spread my love for cycling, and maybe even help others reach their weight loss goals!

Hi there,

congrat for you certification, now the work begins. There are many spinninstructors they use the class for there own workout, but this is not right. You have to motivate people, you have to help them and hopefully correct them ( I know this is a difficult task) . Also learn the difference between indoor and outdoor cycling, there are differences. I recommend, check out the website: www.roadbikerider.com, there you can find an e book "keep it real" from Jennifer Sage, Master Instructor MadDogg.
All the best
Resi