Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills Body Pump
About The Position
The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) teaches Les Mills Body Pump classes and provides members with an exceptional fitness experience through engaging, safe, and effective instruction. The instructor motivates and uplifts participants through movement and community, offers options for different fitness levels and abilities, and helps create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class environment. The role also includes promoting classes, responding to member needs, and completing post-class cleaning and organization. Compensation is $21.00–$28.00 per class hour, depending on experience; preparation time or class time exceeding 60 minutes is paid at minimum wage. The primary work takes place in a fitness facility and office setting, where temperature variations and ambient noise from conversations and gym equipment may occur. The role requires regular attendance during scheduled business-hour shifts. Employees generally stand and walk most of the time, must be able to lift, push, pull, and move at least 50 pounds, and must meet the physical criteria of the format they teach.
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; for this role, the posting identifies Les Mills Body Pump as the format.
- 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 lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds and meet the physical criteria of the format taught.
- Ability to interpret instructions and relay them to clients.
- Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours.
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’s UPLIFT core values.
- Ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience (VUME) is delivered 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, and engaging customer service and promptly respond to member needs and concerns.
- Teach safe and effective classes, communicate clearly, and offer options for varying fitness levels and abilities.
- Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community and maintain an inspiring, energetic atmosphere.
- Promote classes to retain current participants and invite new participants.
- Convey instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly as needed.
- Attend regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person.
- Travel locally as needed for support, training, or other purposes.
Benefits
- Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, including 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 for salaried employees and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
