Group Fitness Team Lead
About The Position
The Group Fitness Team Lead (GFTL) is the coach behind the coaches--the person who ensures every class motivates, UPLIFTs, and creates community. You'll oversee the Group Fitness program in your club, managing class schedules, developing instructors, and ensuring programming is high-energy, safe, and inclusive for all fitness levels. This role is a platform for personal and professional growth, where you'll help members and guests receive an exceptional experience through classes that are fun, effective, and community-driven. You'll collaborate with other team leads and your General Manager to grow class attendance, maximize group fitness usage, and ensure every VASA class reflects our high standards of quality and care.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience teaching group fitness, small group training, or boutique fitness classes (experience in specialty studios preferred).
- Nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification required (recently expired certifications may be renewed within 30 days of hire).
- Current CPR/AED certification required.
- 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 with Les Mills or other structured fitness formats is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Growing class attendance and overall Group Fitness engagement by analyzing class counts, usage trends, and schedule performance.
- Building and maintaining class schedules that are competitive, on-trend, and convenient for members.
- Recruiting, hiring, and developing a high-performing team of Group Fitness Instructors who embody VASA's values.
- Coaching instructors through regular feedback, practice sessions, and in-class evaluations to continually elevate the member experience.
- Collaborating with other Team Leads to align schedules and support overall club performance.
- Ensuring rooms and equipment are clean, safe, and fully operational--reporting maintenance needs promptly.
- Executing playbooks, marketing initiatives, and programming standards with consistency and excellence.
- Creating a culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection within your team.
Benefits
- Wellness is a priority! All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships--one for you and one to share--plus discounted personal training sessions.
- All employees are eligible to participate in 401(k) options and the Employee Assistance Program -- FREE therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more.
- 30+ hours/week employees: Paid Time Off (hourly), Health, Dental, Vision Benefits, and Paid Parental Leave.
- 40 hours/week employees: Flexible Vacation Plan (salary) & Paid Holidays.
- COMPENSATION: Pay is $21.00 per hour + Bonus and Commission Opportunities! Class Rates paid at $35.00/hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
