Group Fitness Team Lead

VASA FITNESS • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Group Fitness Team Lead oversees the Group Fitness program at a VASA club. The role manages class schedules, develops instructors, and ensures programming is energetic, safe, inclusive, and suitable for all fitness levels. The Team Lead works with other team leads and the General Manager to grow class attendance, increase group fitness usage, and deliver classes that reflect VASA’s quality standards and community-focused approach.

The position includes an 8–10-hour-per-week customer-facing Front Desk assignment, welcoming members and guests, conducting club tours, processing point-of-sale transactions, booking classes, answering questions, and promoting VASA programs and services. This role also offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills; prior Group Fitness leadership experience is not required, but a nationally accredited certification is 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-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Passion for fitness, community, and helping others reach their goals.
• Ability to work 8–10 hours per week in the customer-facing Front Desk role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in specialty studios is preferred.
• Experience with Les Mills or other structured fitness formats is a plus.
• Leadership experience in retail, restaurants, hospitality, sales, or other fast-paced industries may translate to the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the club’s Group Fitness program.
• 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 regular 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 fully operational, and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Execute playbooks, marketing initiatives, and programming standards consistently.
• Create a culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection within the team.
• Work 8–10 hours per week in a customer-facing Front Desk role, including welcoming members and guests, conducting club tours, processing POS transactions, booking classes, answering questions, and promoting programs and services.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, including one to share.
• Discounted personal training sessions.
• Eligibility to participate in 401(k) options.
• Employee Assistance Program, including free therapy, financial advising, and legal advice.
• For employees working 30 or more hours per week: hourly paid time off, health benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
• For employees working 40 hours per week: flexible vacation plan for salaried employees and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed