Group Fitness Instructor - Silver Sneakers Certified Instructor

VASA FITNESS • Rockford, IL

6d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness Group Fitness Instructors provide an exceptional member experience through energetic, safe, and inclusive group fitness classes. They motivate and uplift members through movement and community, exemplify VASA’s core values, and ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience is delivered in every class. Instructors arrive prepared and on time, set up the room, welcome members, demonstrate exercises accurately, monitor participants, and offer options for different fitness levels and abilities. They complete post-class cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing, provide professional and responsive customer service, foster an upbeat and supportive class community, and promote classes to retain participants and attract new ones.

The primary work setting is a fitness facility and office environment, with possible temperature variations and ambient noise from conversation and gym equipment. The role involves standing and walking most of the time, frequent communication of instructions, and the ability to lift, push, pull, and move at least 50 pounds and meet the physical criteria of the instructed format. Regular attendance during scheduled shifts and business hours is an essential duty. Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.

The position is hourly and non-exempt, with a listed 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.

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.
• Experience leading, communicating, coaching, teaching, or performing in front of a group.
• 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 communicate detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly; interpret instructions and relay them to clients.
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardization.
• Regular attendance during scheduled shifts and 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 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 cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing to maintain a safe, clean, and bright environment.
• Be approachable, professional, and engaging, and promptly respond to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes, communicating clearly and providing options for varied fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community and promote an upbeat, energetic environment.
• Promote classes to retain existing participants and invite new participants.
• Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours and assist members and sell services in person.
• Travel locally when needed for support, training, or other purposes.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for employees who work 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.
• 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