Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills Body Pump
About The Position
The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) – Les Mills Body Pump provides an exceptional member experience through energetic, knowledgeable instruction in group fitness classes. The instructor motivates and uplifts members through movement and community, teaches safe and effective exercise with options for different fitness levels and abilities, and creates an inclusive, fun, and supportive class environment. The role includes preparing the room, greeting members, demonstrating and monitoring exercises, completing post-class cleaning and organization, responding to member needs, and promoting classes to retain and attract participants. The position is based primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with possible temperature variations and ambient noise. Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes. Compensation is $21.00–$28.00 per hour depending on experience; preparation time or class time exceeding 60 minutes per class is paid at minimum wage.
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; the posting lists specialty format, yoga, and cycle certification examples.
- Passion for fitness, changing lives, and helping others reach their goals.
- Energizing and positive attitude; promotes 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide an exceptional fitness experience to Studio members by exemplifying VASA Uplift core values.
- Ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience (VUME) is executed in every class.
- Arrive punctually and prepared; prepare 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 space.
- Provide professional, approachable, engaging customer service and respond promptly to member needs and concerns.
- Teach safe and effective classes with options for various fitness levels and abilities.
- Create an inclusive, fun, and 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 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.
- For employees working 30 or more hours per week: hourly paid time off, health benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- For employees working 40 hours per week: flexible vacation plan (salary) and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
