Group Fitness Instructor - High Fitness
About The Position
VASA Fitness is hiring a Group Fitness Instructor to deliver an exceptional member experience through fun, uplifting fitness. The instructor motivates members through movement and community, teaches safe and effective classes, and creates an inclusive, energetic, and supportive environment. The position involves preparing the room, greeting members, demonstrating and monitoring exercises, responding to member needs, promoting classes, and completing post-class cleaning and organization. Work is primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with possible temperature variations and ambient noise from people and gym equipment. Employees must work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours.
Requirements
- 0–1 year of personal training, small group training, and/or group fitness training experience.
- 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 class format.
- 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.
- Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.
- 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 a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
- Ability to handle varied conditions and interpret and relay instructions to clients.
- Regular attendance and work during regularly scheduled shifts and business hours.
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.
- Ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience (VUME) is executed in every class.
- Arrive punctually and prepared; prepare the room and greet members on time.
- Safely and accurately demonstrate exercises and movements and actively monitor members' performance.
- Complete post-class cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing to maintain a safe, clean environment.
- Provide approachable, professional, engaging customer service and respond promptly to member needs and concerns.
- Teach safe and effective classes, communicate clearly, and offer options for different fitness levels and abilities.
- Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community with an inspiring and energetic approach.
- Promote classes to retain existing 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: paid time off (hourly), health benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- Employees working 40 hours per week: flexible vacation plan (salary) and paid holidays.
- Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, one for themselves and one to give away.
- 401(k) options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
