Group Fitness Instructor - Water Aerobics, Les Mills, Zumba, MIXX Fit, Mat Pilates, Dance Cardio, Cardio Conditioning

VASA Fitness • Cedar Rapids, IA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides an exceptional member experience through fun, uplifting fitness classes and community. Instructors motivate members through movement, demonstrate exercises safely, adapt instruction for different fitness levels and abilities, and create an inclusive, energetic, and supportive class environment. The role includes preparing the room, greeting members, monitoring class participants, completing post-class cleaning and organization, responding to member needs, and promoting classes to retain and attract participants.

The position is hourly and non-exempt, with a class pay range of $21.00–$28.00 per hour depending on experience. Instructors are paid the class hourly rate and minimum wage for preparation time or class time exceeding 60 minutes. Work is primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with possible temperature variations and ambient noise from conversations and gym equipment. Regularly scheduled shifts during business hours are required. Minimum local travel may be needed for support, training, or other purposes.

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.
• For specialty formats, a relevant certification such as Zumba, Les Mills, or HIGH Fitness; for yoga, 200- or 500-hour RYT certification; for cycle, a certification such as Schwinn, Spinning, Beatboss, or AFAA Indoor Cycling.
• 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 meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to interpret varied instructions and relay them to clients.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours; attendance is an essential duty.
• Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.

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.
• Provide professional, approachable, and engaging customer service by responding promptly to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes, communicating clearly and offering 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 participants.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed