Group Fitness Instructor - Pilates Formats
About The Position
VASA Fitness seeks a Group Fitness Instructor to provide an exceptional member experience through fun, energetic group fitness instruction and community-building. Instructors motivate and uplift members through movement, deliver safe and effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities, and promote an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment. The role involves preparing the studio and greeting members, monitoring exercise performance, completing post-class cleaning and organization, responding to member needs, and promoting classes to retain and attract participants. Work is primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with possible temperature variations and ambient noise from conversation and gym equipment. 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 with 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.
- Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.
- Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
- Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of personal/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 carried out in every class.
- Arrive punctually and prepared, set up the room, and greet members on time.
- Demonstrate exercises and movements safely and accurately, 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, clearly communicating and offering options for varied fitness levels and abilities.
- Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community with an inspiring and energetic presence.
- Promote classes to retain existing participants and invite new participants.
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: paid time off, health benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- Employees working 40 hours per week: 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
