Group Fitness Manager
About The Position
The Group Fitness Team Lead (GFTL) oversees the Group Fitness program at a VASA club. The role manages class schedules, develops instructors, and ensures programming is high-energy, safe, inclusive, and suitable for all fitness levels. The GFTL helps members and guests have an exceptional experience through fun, effective, community-driven classes. Working with other team leads and the General Manager, the GFTL helps grow class attendance, increase group fitness usage, and maintain VASA’s standards for quality and care. The role also recruits, hires, coaches, and develops Group Fitness Instructors and builds a team culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection. VASA provides training and support; prior Group Fitness leadership experience is not required.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience teaching group fitness, small group training, or boutique fitness classes.
- Nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification; recently expired certifications may be renewed within 30 days of hire.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Experience leading, coaching, teaching, or performing in front of groups.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- General knowledge of kinesiology, exercise science, and physical fitness.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Passion for fitness, community, and helping others reach their goals.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in specialty fitness studios is preferred.
- Experience with Les Mills or other structured fitness formats.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the club’s Group Fitness program, including class schedules and instructor development.
- Analyze class counts, usage trends, and schedule performance to grow attendance and engagement.
- Build and maintain competitive, on-trend, convenient class schedules.
- Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team of Group Fitness Instructors.
- Coach instructors through feedback, practice sessions, and in-class evaluations.
- Collaborate with other Team Leads to align schedules and support overall club performance.
- Ensure rooms and equipment are clean, safe, and operational, and promptly report maintenance needs.
- Consistently execute playbooks, marketing initiatives, and programming standards.
- Create a team culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection.
- Ensure classes are motivating, safe, inclusive, and reflective of VASA’s quality standards.
Benefits
- Two complimentary gym memberships, one for the employee and one to share.
- Discounted personal training sessions.
- Eligibility to participate in 401(k) options and the Employee Assistance Program, which includes therapy, financial advising, and legal advice.
- For employees working 30 or more hours per week: hourly paid time off, health, dental, and vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
- For employees working 40 hours per week: flexible vacation plan for salaried employees and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
