Group Fitness Instructor - Zumba Instructor

VASA Fitness • OKC Western, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness is hiring a Group Fitness Instructor for Zumba. The role provides an exceptional member experience through fun, 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, energetic, and supportive environment. Instructors are paid $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, including Zumba for this role.
• 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 at least 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.
• Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of personal, small group, 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's UPLIFT core values.
• Ensure the VASA Uplift Member Experience 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 cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing procedures to maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Respond promptly to member needs and concerns while providing professional, approachable, and engaging customer service.
• Communicate clearly and teach safe, effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class community.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new ones.
• Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours and 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.
• Employees working 30 or more hours per week receive hourly paid time off, health, dental, and vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
• Employees working 40 hours per week receive a flexible vacation plan for salary employees and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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