Group Fitness Instructor

VASA Fitness • Orem, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides an exceptional member experience through enjoyable, uplifting fitness classes. Instructors motivate members through movement and community, teach safe and effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities, and create an inclusive, fun, and supportive environment. The role also involves preparing the room, greeting members, monitoring exercise performance, completing post-class cleaning and organization, responding to member needs, and promoting classes to retain and attract participants. Work is primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with regular scheduled shifts during business hours. The role requires standing and walking most of the time and meeting the physical criteria of the class format being taught.

The stated pay range is $21.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience. Instructors are paid the class hourly rate; preparation time or class time exceeding 60 minutes per class is paid at minimum wage. Benefits vary by hours worked: employees working 30 or more hours per week receive healthcare benefits, paid time off, health, dental and vision benefits, and paid parental leave. All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships and access to 401(k) options. Employees working 40 hours per week also receive a flexible vacation plan and paid holidays.

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.
• Regular attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts during business hours.
• Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of personal, small group, or group fitness instruction experience.
• Experience leading group classes at a specialty studio.
• Yoga certification (200- or 500-hour RYT), when applicable.
• Cycle certification (Schwinn, Spinning, Beatboss, or AFAA Indoor Cycling), when applicable.
• Specialty-format certification (such as Zumba, Les Mills, or HIGH Fitness), when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional fitness experience to Studio members by exemplifying the company’s UPLIFT core values.
• Ensure the Vasa Uplift Member Experience (VUME) 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 procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the space.
• Provide professional, approachable, and engaging customer service, responding promptly to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes with options for different fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, and supportive class community through energetic instruction.
• Promote classes to retain current participants and invite new participants.
• Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person.

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 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