Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills BodyPump

VASA Fitness • Willow Creek Centennial, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) teaches Les Mills BodyPump classes and provides an exceptional member experience through energetic, inclusive, and supportive group fitness instruction. The instructor motivates members through movement and community, demonstrates exercises safely and accurately, monitors performance, and adapts instruction for different fitness levels and abilities. The role also includes preparing the room, welcoming members, following post-class cleaning and organization procedures, responding to member needs, and promoting classes to retain and attract participants.

The position is hourly and non-exempt, with a stated 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 per class. Work is primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with possible temperature variation and ambient noise from people and gym equipment. Regular attendance during scheduled shifts and business hours is an essential duty. Minimum local travel may be required 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; examples listed include specialty format certifications, yoga certification (200- or 500-hour RYT), and cycle certifications.
• 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 stand and walk most of the time and 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of personal, 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.
• Ensure the VASA Uplift Member Experience is executed 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 promptly respond to member needs and concerns.
• Teach clearly and knowledgeably, offering options for different 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.
• 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