Group Fitness Instructor - Silver Sneakers
About The Position
The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) – Silver Sneakers provides an exceptional member experience through fun, inclusive group fitness classes. The instructor motivates and uplifts participants through movement and community, teaches safely and effectively with options for varied fitness levels and abilities, and helps create an energetic, welcoming class environment. The role includes preparing the room, greeting members, monitoring exercise performance, completing post-class cleaning and organizing, 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 temperature variation and ambient noise from conversation and gym equipment. The instructor must work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours and may need to travel locally 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, or physical fitness.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Current certification for the applicable format.
- 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.
- May be required to travel locally for support, training, or other purposes.
- Ability to stand and walk most of the time and lift, push, pull, and move at least 50 pounds.
- Must meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
- Ability to convey detailed instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly and interpret and relay instructions to clients.
- Must maintain regular attendance and work 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.
- Relevant specialty format certification, such as Zumba, Les Mills, or HIGH Fitness; yoga certification (200- or 500-hour RYT); or cycle certification (Schwinn, Spinning, Beatboss, or AFAA Indoor Cycling).
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 participants’ performance.
- Complete post-class cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing to maintain a safe, clean environment.
- Provide approachable, professional, and engaging customer service, responding promptly to member needs and concerns.
- Teach safe and effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities.
- Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community with an inspiring and energetic presence.
- Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.
- Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person.
Benefits
- Two complimentary gym memberships: one for the employee and one to give away.
- 401(k) options.
- Employees working 30 or more hours per week: paid time off, health benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- Employees working 40 hours per week: flexible vacation plan and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
