Group Fitness Instructor - Silver Sneakers Formats
About The Position
The Group Fitness Instructor provides an exceptional member experience through fun, inclusive, and effective fitness classes. Instructors motivate and uplift members through movement and community, demonstrate and monitor exercises safely, adapt instruction for different fitness levels and abilities, and help create an energetic, welcoming class environment. The role also includes preparing the room, greeting members, completing post-class cleaning and organizing, responding to member needs, and promoting classes to retain and attract participants. The position is based primarily in a fitness facility and office setting, with regularly scheduled shifts during business hours. Compensation is $21.00–$28.00 per class 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.
- 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.
- Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.
- Ability to stand and walk most of the time and lift, push, pull, and move at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being taught.
- Ability to interpret varied instructions and relay them to clients.
- Ability to convey detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of personal training, 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 executed in every class.
- Arrive punctually and prepared, set up 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 approachable, professional, engaging customer service and respond promptly to member needs and concerns.
- Teach safe and effective classes, communicate clearly, and offer options for different fitness levels and abilities.
- Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community and maintain an inspiring, energetic atmosphere.
- Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.
- Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person.
Benefits
- Two complimentary gym memberships, including one to give away.
- 401(k) options.
- Employees working 30 or more hours per week receive paid time off (hourly), health, dental, and vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- Employees working 40 hours per week receive a flexible vacation plan (salary) and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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