Group Fitness Instructor

VASA Fitness • Romeoville, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides an exceptional member experience through fun, positive fitness instruction. Instructors motivate and uplift members through movement and community in group fitness classes, while creating an inclusive, supportive environment. They teach safe and effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities, deliver excellent customer service, and help promote classes and retain or attract participants. The role is primarily based in a fitness facility and office setting, with regularly scheduled shifts during business hours. Some 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 with kinesiology, exercise science, and physical fitness.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Current certification for the applicable format.
• Passion for fitness, changing lives, and helping others reach their goals.
• Energizing, positive attitude and ability to promote an upbeat, enthusiastic, high-energy environment.
• Experience leading, communicating, coaching, teaching, or performing in front of a group.
• Must be able to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardization and interpret and relay instructions to clients.
• Regular attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts during business hours.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.

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 certifications such as Zumba, Les Mills, or HIGH Fitness; yoga certification (200- or 500-hour RYT); or 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.
• Demonstrate exercises and movements safely and accurately, and actively monitor members’ performance.
• Complete post-class procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the space.
• Be approachable, professional, and engaging, and promptly respond to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes with options for various fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community and promote classes to retain and invite 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: one for themselves 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 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