Group Fitness Instructor - Zumba Instructor
About The Position
VASA Fitness is hiring a Group Fitness Instructor to teach Zumba and provide an exceptional, inclusive member experience through energetic and effective group fitness classes. The instructor motivates and uplifts members through movement and community, demonstrates VASA’s core values, and helps create a fun, safe, clean, and supportive studio environment. Compensation is $21.00–$28.00 per class hour, depending on experience. Preparation time and class time exceeding 60 minutes per class are paid at minimum wage. The position is hourly and non-exempt. The role is primarily performed in a fitness facility and office setting. Employees work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours and may need to travel locally for support, training, or other purposes. The environment can include temperature variations and ambient noise from conversation and fitness equipment.
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, including Zumba for this position.
- Passion for fitness, changing lives, and helping others reach their goals.
- Positive, energizing attitude and 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 at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to convey detailed instructions accurately and interpret and relay instructions 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.
- Execute the VASA Uplift Member Experience 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 member performance.
- Complete post-class cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing procedures.
- Provide approachable, professional, and engaging customer service, responding promptly to member needs and concerns.
- Teach safe and effective classes, communicate clearly, and offer options for different fitness levels and abilities.
- Create an energetic, inclusive, fun, and supportive community in class.
- Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.
- Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person.
Benefits
- Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for healthcare benefits.
- Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees: one for the employee and one to give away.
- 401(k) options.
- Employees working 30 or more hours per week receive paid time off, health, dental, and vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- Employees working 40 hours per week receive a flexible vacation plan and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
