Group Fitness Instructor - Silver Sneakers, Water Aerobics, Les Mills Combat, Les Mills Pump

VASA Fitness • Tooele, UT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides an exceptional member experience through fun and uplifting fitness. Instructors motivate members through movement and community, teach safe and effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities, and help create an inclusive, supportive, and energetic environment. The role includes preparing the room, greeting members, demonstrating and monitoring exercises, responding to member needs, completing post-class cleaning and organization, and promoting classes to encourage participation and retention.

The position is primarily based in a fitness facility and office setting, where temperature variations and ambient noise from people and gym equipment may occur. Regular attendance during scheduled business hours is essential. Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes. This hourly, non-exempt position pays $21.00–$28.00 per class 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.
• 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 a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to interpret varied instructions and relay them to clients.
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardization.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours.

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.
• Execute the Vasa Uplift Member Experience (VUME) 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.
• Respond promptly and professionally to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes, clearly communicating options for different fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community with an energetic and positive approach.
• 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 themselves 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed