Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills Formats
About The Position
The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) teaches Les Mills and other applicable group fitness formats, providing an exceptional member experience through energetic, safe, and inclusive instruction. The instructor motivates members through movement and community, demonstrates exercises accurately, offers options for different fitness levels and abilities, and helps create an upbeat, supportive class environment. The role also includes preparing the studio, greeting members, monitoring class performance, completing post-class cleaning and organization, providing customer service, and promoting classes to retain and attract participants. Work is primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with possible temperature variation and ambient noise.
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, and physical fitness.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Current certification for the applicable format.
- Passion for fitness, changing lives, and helping others reach their goals.
- Energizing, positive 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 meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Ability to convey detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly and to 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 by exemplifying VASA’s UPLIFT core values.
- Ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience (VUME) is executed in every class.
- Arrive punctually and prepared, ensure the room is ready, and greet members at the door on time.
- Safely and accurately demonstrate exercises and movements and actively monitor members’ performance.
- Complete post-class cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing to maintain a safe, clean, and bright environment.
- Be approachable, professional, and engaging; promptly respond to member needs and concerns.
- Communicate clearly and teach safe, effective classes with options for varying fitness levels and abilities.
- Create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class community through inspiring, energetic instruction.
- Actively promote classes to retain current participants and invite new participants.
- Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person.
- Travel locally as needed for support, training, or other purposes.
Benefits
- Two complimentary gym memberships, including one to give away.
- 401(k) options.
- Employees working 30 or more hours per week: hourly paid time off, health benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- Employees working 40 hours per week: flexible vacation plan and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
