Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills Body Pump

VASA Fitness • Livonia, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) – Les Mills Body Pump provides an exceptional member experience through fun, welcoming fitness classes. Instructors motivate and uplift members through movement and community, teach safe and effective classes with options for varying fitness levels and abilities, and help create an inclusive, supportive environment. The role is paid hourly at $21.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience. Preparation time and class time exceeding 60 minutes per class are paid at minimum wage.

The position is primarily based in a fitness facility and office setting, where temperature variations and ambient noise from conversations and gym equipment may occur. Attendance is essential, and employees must work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person. Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.

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.
• 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 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.
• 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 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, ensure the room is ready, 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.
• Be approachable, professional, and engaging, and respond promptly to member needs and concerns.
• 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 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