Group Fitness Instructor - Zumba, Hip Hop & Dance Formats

VASA FITNESS • Oklahoma City, OK

7d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness is hiring a Group Fitness Instructor specializing in Zumba, Hip Hop, and dance formats. The instructor provides an exceptional member experience through energetic, inclusive group fitness classes, motivating and uplifting participants through movement and community. The role involves preparing and welcoming members, demonstrating movements safely, monitoring participants, offering options for different fitness levels and abilities, and maintaining a clean and organized studio. Instructors are expected to be approachable, professional, engaging, and responsive to member needs, and to promote classes to retain and attract participants.

The position is based primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, where temperature variations and ambient noise from conversations and gym equipment may occur. The role requires regularly scheduled shifts during business hours. Pay is $21.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience; instructors receive 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, or physical fitness.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Current certification for the applicable format; for this role, a specialty format such as Zumba, Les Mills, or HIGH Fitness.
• 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.
• Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes as needed.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours.
• Ability to stand and walk most of the time and lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to interpret varied instructions and relay them to clients.

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 while exemplifying VASA Uplift core values.
• Ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience is executed in every class.
• Arrive punctually and prepared, set up the room, and greet members at the door on time.
• Safely and accurately demonstrate exercises and movements and actively monitor members’ performance.
• Complete post-class procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the room.
• Provide professional, engaging customer service and promptly respond to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes, communicate clearly, and offer options for varied fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class community.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, including one to give away.
• 401k options.
• Paid time off for 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 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