Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills Formats

VASA Fitness • Aurora, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor for Les Mills formats to provide an exceptional member experience through fun, uplifting fitness. Instructors motivate members through movement and community, teach safe and effective classes, and create an inclusive, energetic, and supportive environment. The role is hourly and non-exempt, with a pay range of $21.00–$28.00 per hour depending on experience. Instructors are paid the class hourly rate and minimum wage for preparation time or class time exceeding 60 minutes per class.

The position primarily works in a fitness facility and office setting. Instructors must work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours, and attendance is an essential duty. 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 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 talk 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 a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardization, interpret instructions, and relay them to clients.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours; attendance is an essential duty.

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 by exemplifying VASA’s UPLIFT core values.
• Ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience 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.
• 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.
• Communicate clearly and teach safe, 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.
• 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, including one to give away.
• 401k options.
• Paid time off for hourly 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 salary 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