Group Fitness Instructor - Silver Sneakers Formats
About The Position
The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) teaches Silver Sneakers and other applicable group fitness formats, creating an exceptional member experience through motivating, inclusive, safe, and effective classes. The instructor demonstrates VASA Fitness’s UPLIFT core values, helps build a welcoming fitness community, and adapts instruction to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities. The role is based primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with some ambient noise and possible temperature variations. Attendance and regularly scheduled shifts during business hours are essential. Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes. The position is hourly and non-exempt. The listed class pay range is $21.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience. Instructors receive the class hourly rate and are paid minimum wage for preparation time or class time exceeding 60 minutes per class.
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 meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
- Ability to stand and walk most of the time and lift, push, pull, and move at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to convey detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly, and interpret and relay instructions to clients.
- Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours.
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.
- 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.
- Demonstrate exercises and movements safely and accurately, and actively monitor members’ performance.
- Clean, sanitize, and organize the space after class to maintain a safe, clean, and bright environment.
- 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.
- Actively promote classes to retain participants and invite new ones.
- Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours and assist members and sell services in person.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits for employees working 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, dental, and vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- For employees working 40 hours per week: flexible vacation plan for salary employees and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
