Group Fitness Instructor

VASA Fitness•Villa Park, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness Group Fitness Instructors provide an exceptional member experience through fun, inclusive fitness classes. They motivate and uplift members through movement and community, demonstrate the company’s core values, and create an energetic, welcoming environment. Instructors prepare the room, greet members, lead safe and effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities, monitor participants, and complete post-class cleaning and organizing. They also respond to member needs, promote classes, and help retain and attract participants. The role is primarily performed in a fitness facility and office setting, where temperature variations and ambient noise from conversation and gym equipment may occur. Regular attendance during scheduled business hours is essential. The position requires standing and walking most of the time, the ability to lift, push, pull, and move at least 50 pounds, and meeting the physical criteria of the instructed format. 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 class 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 communicate detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Ability to handle variables under limited standardization and interpret and relay instructions to clients.
Ability to stand and walk most of the time and lift, push, pull, and move at least 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
Reliable attendance and ability to work regularly 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 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.
Be approachable, professional, and engaging, and promptly respond to member needs and concerns.
Communicate clearly and teach safe, effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities.
Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community through energetic instruction.
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 working 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.

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