Group Fitness Instructor - Aqua, Total Body, Core, or Cardio

VASA FITNESS • Matteson, IL

5d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness Group Fitness Instructors teach Aqua, Total Body, Core, or Cardio classes and provide an exceptional member experience through fun, uplifting fitness. Instructors motivate members through movement and community, teach safe and effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities, and create an inclusive, fun, and supportive environment. They are expected to be punctual and prepared, demonstrate and monitor exercises safely, provide excellent customer service, promote classes, and clean and organize the room after class. Compensation is $21.00–$28.00 per class hour, depending on experience. Instructors are paid minimum wage for preparation time or class time exceeding 60 minutes per class.

The primary work setting is a fitness facility and office. Temperature variations may occur, and the environment includes ambient noise from conversation and gym equipment. Regularly scheduled shifts during business hours are required.

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, and physical fitness.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts during 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 by exemplifying VASA's UPLIFT core values.
• Ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience (VUME) is delivered 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.
• Complete post-class procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the room.
• 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 different fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an energetic, inclusive, fun, and supportive class community.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, including one to give away.
• 401(k) options.
• For employees working 30 or more hours per week: hourly paid time off, health benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
• For employees working 40 hours per week: flexible vacation plan and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed