Group Fitness Manager
About The Position
At VASA Fitness, the Group Fitness Manager leads the club’s group fitness and boutique STUDIO programs, which offer small-group high-intensity interval training, infrared yoga, and strength training. The role champions member experience by overseeing class programming, instructor development, and member engagement, ensuring classes are energetic, effective, and inclusive. The manager builds and maintains competitive schedules across bootcamp, strength and conditioning, cardio, and yoga; recruits, hires, coaches, and develops instructors; and uses class counts and trends to adjust programming, increase attendance, and keep offerings fresh, on-trend, and accessible. The role also supports business performance and club KPI goals while creating a connected environment for members and instructors. Prior fitness leadership experience is not required; VASA provides training and support for candidates with transferable team leadership experience.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience teaching group fitness, small-group training, or boutique fitness classes such as bootcamp, strength, cardio, HIIT, or yoga.
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology, or an NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification or Group Fitness Certification. A recently expired certification must be renewed within 30 days of hire.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
- General knowledge of kinesiology, exercise science, strength and conditioning, and physical fitness.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and optimistic mindset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Passion for fitness, community, and helping people live healthier lives.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, and develop instructors to deliver STUDIO and Group Fitness programs.
- Build and maintain competitive, on-trend, convenient class schedules.
- Analyze class counts and trends and adapt programming to maximize attendance and usage.
- Meet and exceed club KPI goals by driving attendance and coaching instructors on performance.
- Attend group fitness classes to evaluate, mentor, and support instructors with actionable feedback.
- Facilitate quarterly STUDIO RED trainings and practice sessions to support continuous improvement.
- Ensure fitness spaces are clean, safe, and fully equipped.
- Create an approachable, community-driven environment where members and instructors feel energized and connected.
Benefits
- Two complimentary gym memberships for employees, including one to share.
- Discounted personal training sessions.
- Eligibility to participate in 401(k) options.
- Employee Assistance Program with therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more.
- Paid time off.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible vacation plan.
- Paid holidays.
- Bonus and commission opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
