Group Fitness Instructor
About The Position
VASA Fitness Group Fitness Instructors provide an exceptional member experience through energetic, knowledgeable instruction and by motivating and uplifting members through movement and community. Instructors teach safe, effective group fitness classes, offer options for different fitness levels and abilities, and foster an inclusive, fun, and supportive atmosphere. They prepare the room, greet members, monitor exercise performance, and complete post-class cleaning and organization. Instructors also provide responsive customer service and promote classes to retain and attract participants. The primary work setting is a fitness facility and office, with possible temperature variations and ambient noise from conversation and gym equipment. Regular attendance during scheduled business-hour shifts is essential. 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 talk 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 instructed.
- Ability to handle varied situations with limited standardization, interpret instructions, and relay them to clients.
- 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 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 UPLIFT core values.
- Ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience (VUME) is executed in every class.
- Arrive punctually and prepared, prepare the room, and greet members at the door on time.
- Safely and accurately demonstrate exercises and movements and actively monitor members’ performance.
- Complete post-class procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the space.
- Provide approachable, professional, and engaging customer service, responding promptly to member needs and concerns.
- Teach safe and effective classes, communicate clearly, and provide options for varying fitness levels and abilities.
- Create an energetic, inclusive, fun, and supportive class community.
- Actively promote classes to retain current participants and invite new ones.
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 paid time off (hourly), health, dental, and 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
