Group Fitness Instructor

VASA FITNESS • Menasha, WI

4d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides an exceptional member experience through fun, uplifting fitness. Instructors motivate members through movement and community in group classes, creating an inclusive, supportive, and energetic environment. They prepare and lead classes, demonstrate and monitor exercises safely, accommodate different fitness levels and abilities, and provide attentive member service. The role also includes promoting classes, completing post-class cleaning and organization, and working scheduled shifts during business hours.

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.
• Positive, energizing attitude and ability to promote 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 work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours.
• Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes as needed.

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.
• Specialty-format certification, such as Zumba, Les Mills, or HIGH Fitness.
• Yoga certification (200- or 500-hour RYT).
• Cycle certification, such as Schwinn, Spinning, Beatboss, or AFAA Indoor Cycling.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional fitness experience to studio members by 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 member performance.
• Complete post-class cleaning, sanitizing, and organization to maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Provide professional, approachable, and engaging customer service and respond 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.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.

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.
• 401(k) options.
• For employees working 30 or more hours per week: hourly paid time off, health benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
• For employees working 40 hours per week: flexible vacation plan and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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