Group Fitness Instructor

VASA FITNESS • Romeoville, IL

12d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness is hiring a Group Fitness Instructor to provide members with an exceptional, inclusive fitness experience through group classes. Instructors motivate and uplift participants through movement and community, teach safe and effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities, and create an energetic, fun, and supportive environment. The role includes preparing the studio and greeting members, monitoring participants’ performance, completing post-class cleaning and organization, addressing member needs, and promoting classes to retain and attract participants.

The position is primarily performed in a fitness facility and office setting, where temperatures may vary and ambient noise may include conversation and gym equipment. Employees must attend regularly scheduled shifts during business hours. The work involves frequent speaking, standing and walking most of the time, and lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving at least 50 pounds. Instructors must also meet the physical criteria of the format they teach. Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.

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. Employees working 30 or more hours per week receive healthcare benefits; the posting also describes additional benefits by hours worked.

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; promotes an upbeat, enthusiastic, high-energy environment.
• Experience leading, communicating, coaching, teaching, or performing in front of a group.
• Ability to speak 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 at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to handle varied situations under limited standardization, interpret instructions, and relay them to clients.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours.
• Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.

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, 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 cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing 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 with options for different fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class community with an inspiring, energetic approach.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, including one to give away.
• 401(k) options.
• Paid time off for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid parental leave for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Flexible vacation plan for employees working 40 hours per week.
• Paid holidays for employees working 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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