Group Fitness Instructor - Aqua Instructor

VASA Fitness • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness Group Fitness Instructors provide an exceptional member experience through fun, inclusive group fitness classes. They motivate and uplift members through movement and community while demonstrating the company’s UPLIFT core values. Instructors prepare and set up the room, greet members, teach safe and effective classes with options for varying fitness levels and abilities, monitor participants, and complete post-class cleaning and organization. They provide professional, responsive customer service and promote classes to retain current participants and invite new ones.

The position is based primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, where temperature variations and ambient noise from conversations and gym equipment may occur. The work is non-sedentary and involves standing and walking most of the time. Regularly scheduled shifts during business hours are required. Minimum local travel may be needed 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 talk and convey detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Ability to stand and walk most of the time and to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to deal with varied situations under limited standardization, interpret instructions, and relay them to clients.
• Regular attendance; attendance is an essential duty of the position.

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 while exemplifying VASA’s UPLIFT core values.
• Ensure the VASA Uplift Member Experience is executed in every class.
• Arrive punctually and prepared, set up 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.
• 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 community within each class.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new ones.
• 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 the employee and 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.

What This Job Offers

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