Group Fitness Insructor

VASA FITNESS • Tulsa, OK

20d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides an exceptional member experience through fun, uplifting fitness. Instructors motivate members through movement and community in group classes, creating an inclusive, energetic, safe, and supportive environment. The role involves preparing and leading classes, engaging with members, promoting classes, and completing post-class cleaning and organization. Work is primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, where temperature variations and ambient noise from conversation and gym equipment may occur. Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes. Compensation is $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 per class.

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.
• Energizing and positive attitude.
• 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 instructions and relay them 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

• Consistently provide an exceptional fitness experience to Studio members by exemplifying VASA’s UPLIFT core values.
• Ensure the VASA Uplift Member Experience is delivered 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 approachable, professional, engaging customer service and respond promptly to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes, communicate clearly, and offer options for different fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class community with an inspiring, energetic approach.
• Actively 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

• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, including one to give away.
• 401(k) options.
• Employees working 30 or more hours per week: hourly paid time off, health benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, and paid parental leave.
• Employees working 40 hours per week: flexible vacation plan and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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