Group Fitness Instructor - Aqua Fitness/Silver Sneakers

VASA Fitness • OKC Penn, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness is hiring a Group Fitness Instructor for Aqua Fitness/Silver Sneakers. The role provides an exceptional member experience through enjoyable, inclusive group fitness classes. Instructors motivate members through movement and community, demonstrate and monitor exercises safely, and help create a supportive and energetic class environment. Instructors are compensated at the class rate of $21.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience; preparation time or class time exceeding 60 minutes per class is paid at minimum wage.

The primary work setting is a fitness facility and office. The environment may have temperature variations and ambient noise from conversations and gym equipment. Attendance is an essential duty, and employees must work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person. Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.

VASA Fitness describes its culture as centered on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust, with a focus on inclusive and accessible fitness and supportive community connections.

Requirements

• 0–1 year of experience in personal training, small-group training, and/or group fitness training.
• NCCA-accredited personal training or group fitness certification.
• General knowledge and experience in kinesiology, exercise science, physical fitness, or related areas.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Current certification for the applicable format.
• Passion for fitness, changing lives, and helping others reach their goals.
• Positive, energizing attitude and ability to promote an upbeat, enthusiastic, high-energy environment.
• Experience leading, communicating, coaching, teaching, or performing in front of a group.
• Ability to talk frequently and convey detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Ability to stand and walk most of the time and lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to deal with varied situations under limited standardization and interpret and relay instructions to clients.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours; attendance is an essential duty.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of personal or small-group training or group fitness instruction experience.
• Experience leading group classes at a specialty studio.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional fitness experience to studio members while exemplifying VASA’s UPLIFT core values.
• Execute the VASA Uplift Member Experience in every class.
• Arrive punctually and prepared; prepare the room and greet members at the door on time.
• Demonstrate exercises and movements safely and accurately, and actively monitor members’ performance.
• Complete post-class procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the space.
• Be approachable, professional, and engaging, and respond promptly to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes, communicate clearly, and provide options for different fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class community through energetic instruction.
• Promote classes to retain current participants and invite new participants.
• Assist members and sell services in person during regularly scheduled shifts.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees: one for the employee and one to give away.
• 401(k) options.
• Paid time off for hourly employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid parental leave for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Flexible vacation plan for salaried employees working 40 hours per week.
• Paid holidays for employees working 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed