Group Fitness Team Lead

VASA Fitness • Racine, WI

15d • Onsite

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 classes are high-energy, safe, inclusive, and welcoming to all fitness levels. The GFTL helps members and guests have an exceptional experience through fun, effective, community-driven classes, and works with other Team Leads and the General Manager to grow attendance, increase Group Fitness usage, and uphold VASA’s quality standards.

The role includes a required 8–10 hours per week in a customer-facing Front Desk position, welcoming members and guests, conducting club tours, processing point-of-sale transactions, booking classes, answering questions, and promoting VASA programs and services. VASA states that it will train and support leaders who bring leadership ability, organization, energy, and motivation. Pay is $21.00 per hour, plus bonus and commission opportunities; class rates are paid at $35.00 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience teaching group fitness, small group training, or boutique fitness classes.
• A 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in specialty fitness 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 can be applicable; prior Group Fitness leadership experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the club’s Group Fitness program, including managing class schedules and developing instructors.
• Grow class attendance and overall Group Fitness engagement by reviewing class counts, usage trends, and schedule performance.
• Build and maintain class schedules that are competitive, on-trend, and convenient for members.
• Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team of Group Fitness Instructors who embody VASA’s values.
• 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 promptly report maintenance needs.
• Execute playbooks, marketing initiatives, and programming standards consistently.
• Create a team culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection.
• 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 VASA programs and services.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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