Group Fitness Instructor - Barre/Pilates

VASA Fitness • Colorado Springs, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor - Barre/Pilates provides an exceptional member experience through energetic, inclusive, and effective group fitness instruction. Instructors motivate and uplift members through movement and community, demonstrate exercises safely, offer options for different fitness levels and abilities, and foster a welcoming class environment. They prepare the room, greet members, monitor class performance, handle post-class cleaning and organization, respond to member needs, and promote classes to encourage participation and retention. The role is based primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with scheduled shifts during business hours. Compensation is $21.00–$28.00 per class hour, depending on experience; preparation time or class time exceeding 60 minutes per class is paid at minimum wage.

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.
• Positive, energetic attitude and passion for fitness, changing lives, and helping others reach their goals.
• Ability to lead, communicate, coach, teach, or perform in front of a group.
• Ability to communicate instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly when needed and interpret and relay instructions to clients.
• 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.
• Reliable attendance and 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, small-group, 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 in class.
• Complete post-class procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the space.
• Provide professional, approachable, and engaging customer service by responding promptly to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes with options for various fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class community.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.
• Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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