Group Fitness Instructor
About The Position
The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) provides an exceptional member experience through fun, engaging fitness classes. Instructors motivate and uplift members through movement and community, demonstrate and monitor exercises safely, and teach effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities. They create an inclusive, supportive environment, deliver excellent customer service, and help promote class participation and retention. The role is based primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, where temperature variations and ambient noise from people and gym equipment may occur. Instructors must work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours.
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; promotes an upbeat, enthusiastic, high-energy environment.
- Experience leading, communicating, coaching, teaching, or performing in front of a group.
- Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds and meet the physical criteria of the format being taught.
- Ability to 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 or 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, 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.
- Respond promptly to member needs and concerns with an approachable, professional, and engaging manner.
- Communicate clearly and teach safe, effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities.
- Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community with an inspiring and energetic approach.
- Actively promote classes to retain current participants and invite new participants.
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.
- For employees working 30 or more hours per week: hourly paid time off, health, dental, and vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- For employees working 40 hours per week: 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
