Group Fitness Instructor - Pilates Formats
About The Position
VASA Fitness seeks a Group Fitness Instructor for Pilates formats to provide an exceptional member experience through upbeat, inclusive group fitness classes. The instructor motivates and uplifts members through movement and community, exemplifies VASA’s core values, and ensures the Vasa Uplift Member Experience is delivered in every class. The instructor prepares the room, greets members on time, demonstrates exercises safely and accurately, monitors participants, and teaches effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities. The role also includes post-class cleaning and organizing, responding professionally to member needs, building an inclusive and supportive class community, and promoting classes to retain and attract participants. The primary work setting is a fitness facility and office environment, with possible temperature variations and ambient noise from people and gym equipment. Regularly scheduled shifts during business hours are required. Local travel may be needed for support, training, or other purposes.
Requirements
- 0–1 year of personal training, small group training, and/or group fitness training experience.
- 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.
- Energizing and positive attitude; promotes an upbeat, enthusiastic, high-energy environment.
- Experience leading, communicating, coaching, teaching, or performing in front of a group.
- Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.
- Ability to talk 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 conditions, interpret instructions, and relay instructions to clients.
- Must 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 by exemplifying VASA’s UPLIFT core values.
- Ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience is executed 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 cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing to maintain a safe, clean environment.
- Provide approachable, professional, and engaging customer service, responding promptly to member needs and concerns.
- Teach safe and effective classes with options for various 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.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package, including healthcare benefits for employees who work 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.
- Employees working 30 or more hours per week receive hourly paid time off, health, dental, and vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- Employees working 40 hours per week receive a flexible vacation plan (salary) and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
