Group Fitness Instructor

VASA Fitness • Ogden, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides an exceptional member experience through fun, engaging fitness classes and community. Instructors motivate and uplift participants through movement, demonstrate exercises safely and accurately, monitor members’ performance, and offer options for different fitness levels and abilities. They are expected to create an inclusive, energetic, supportive environment and promote classes to retain and attract participants.

The role includes preparing the room and greeting members on time, following post-class cleaning and organization procedures, and responding professionally to member needs and concerns. Work is primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with possible temperature variations and ambient noise. The position requires regular scheduled shifts during business hours; minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes. Attendance is an essential duty.

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.
• 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 at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to interpret varied instructions and relay them to clients.
• Regular attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts during business hours.
• Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of personal, small-group training, or group fitness instruction experience.
• Experience leading group classes at a specialty studio.
• Specialty-format certification, such as Zumba, Les Mills, or HIGH Fitness.
• Yoga certification (200- or 500-hour RYT).
• Cycle certification, such as Schwinn, Spinning, Beatboss, or AFAA Indoor Cycling.

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, ensure the room is ready, 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, promptly responding to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes, communicate clearly, and provide options for varied fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class community.
• 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.

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 salary 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