Group Fitness Instructor - High Fitness

VASA Fitness • Willow Creek Centennial, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor at VASA Fitness provides an exceptional member experience through fun, uplifting fitness. Instructors motivate members through movement and community, lead safe and effective group classes, and create an inclusive, energetic, and supportive environment. The role includes preparing the room, greeting members, demonstrating exercises, monitoring class performance, responding to member needs, completing post-class cleaning and organization, and promoting classes to retain and attract participants.

The position primarily works in a fitness facility and office setting, where temperature variations and ambient noise from conversations and gym equipment may occur. Regular attendance and scheduled shifts during business hours are essential. 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. VASA describes its culture as centered on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust.

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; promotes 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 interpret varied instructions and relay them to clients.
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardization.
• 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.
• Specialty format certification, such as Zumba, Les Mills, or HIGH Fitness.
• Yoga certification (200- or 500-hour RYT).
• Cycle certification (Schwinn, Spinning, Beatboss, or AFAA Indoor Cycling).

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.
• Safely and accurately demonstrate exercises and movements, and actively monitor participants’ performance.
• Complete post-class procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the space.
• Respond promptly and professionally to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes, communicating clearly and offering options for varied fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community with an energetic and positive approach.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.
• Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours; attendance is an essential duty.
• Travel locally when needed for support, training, or other purposes.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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