Group Fitness Instructor - Pilates

VASA FITNESS • Tulsa, OK

1d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) – Pilates provides an exceptional member experience through fun, uplifting fitness. The instructor motivates members through movement and community, creates an inclusive and supportive class environment, and teaches safe, effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities. The role includes preparing the room and greeting members on time, demonstrating and monitoring exercises, responding to member needs, completing post-class cleaning and organization, and promoting classes to retain current participants and invite new ones. Work is primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with possible temperature variation and ambient noise. Regular attendance during scheduled shifts and business hours is essential. The listed pay range is $21.00–$28.00 per 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.
• 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 talk 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 handle varied situations with limited standardization, interpret instructions, and relay them to clients.
• Regular attendance and ability to work 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 while exemplifying VASA’s UPLIFT core values.
• Ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience (VUME) is delivered in every class.
• Arrive punctually and prepared, ensure the room is ready, and greet members at the door on time.
• Demonstrate exercises and movements safely and accurately, and actively monitor member 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, communicate clearly, and provide options for varying fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community with an inspiring and energetic presence.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.
• Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours and attend reliably.
• Travel locally as needed for support, training, or other purposes.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, one for the employee and one to give away.
• 401(k) 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 salaried employees working 40 hours per week.
• Paid holidays for employees working 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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