Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills BodyCombat Format
About The Position
VASA Fitness is hiring a Group Fitness Instructor to lead Les Mills BodyCombat classes and provide an exceptional member experience through energetic, inclusive, and safe fitness instruction. The instructor motivates and uplifts members through movement and community, prepares the studio and greets participants on time, demonstrates exercises accurately, and monitors member performance. The role includes post-class cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing, responding professionally to members’ needs, and promoting classes to retain existing participants and attract new ones. Instructors must communicate clearly, offer appropriate options for different fitness levels and abilities, and create a fun, supportive class environment. The position is primarily based in a fitness facility and office setting, with regularly scheduled shifts during business hours. 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; the posting lists specialty-format certifications, yoga certification (200- or 500-hour RYT), and cycle certifications as examples.
- 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.
- Ability to speak frequently and convey detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Ability to stand and walk most of the time and lift, push, pull, and move at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being taught.
- Ability to handle varied conditions with limited standardization, interpret instructions, and relay them to clients.
- Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours; attendance is an essential duty.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of personal training, 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.
- Clean, sanitize, and organize the space after class to maintain a safe, clean, and bright environment.
- Provide approachable, professional, and engaging customer service, responding promptly to member needs and concerns.
- Teach safe and effective classes, communicating clearly and offering options for different fitness levels and abilities.
- Create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class community through inspiring, energetic instruction.
- Actively promote classes to retain participants and invite new ones.
- Work 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
- Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for healthcare benefits.
- All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships: 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 benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- Employees working 40 hours per week receive a flexible vacation plan (salary) and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
