Group Fitness Instructor - Zumba, Hip Hop & Dance Formats

VASA Fitness • OKC Penn, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness is hiring a Group Fitness Instructor for Zumba, Hip Hop, and other dance formats. The instructor provides an exceptional member experience through energetic, knowledgeable instruction and helps create an inclusive, fun, and supportive fitness community. Instructors teach safe and effective classes, accommodate different fitness levels and abilities, and promote classes to retain current participants and welcome new ones.

The role is hourly and non-exempt, with a pay range of $21.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience. Instructors are paid the listed class hourly rate and minimum wage for preparation time or class time exceeding 60 minutes per class. Work is primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with possible temperature variations and ambient noise from conversation and gym equipment. Attendance is essential; employees must work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours.

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 or experience in kinesiology, exercise science, physical fitness, or related areas.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Current certification for the applicable format, such as Zumba, Les Mills, or HIGH Fitness.
• Passion for fitness, changing lives, and helping others reach their goals.
• Energizing and positive attitude, with the ability to promote 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 meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to communicate 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 deal with varied situations under limited standardization, interpret instructions, and relay them to clients.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of personal training, 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.
• Respond promptly to member needs and concerns with an approachable, professional, and engaging manner.
• Communicate clearly and teach safe, effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class community through energetic instruction.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new ones.
• Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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