Group Fitness Team Lead

VASA FITNESS • Green Bay, WI

55d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Team Lead (GFTL) oversees the Group Fitness program at a VASA club. This role manages class schedules, develops instructors, and ensures programming is energetic, safe, inclusive, and appropriate for all fitness levels. The GFTL helps members and guests receive an exceptional experience through fun, effective, community-driven classes.

The role collaborates with other team leads and the General Manager to grow class attendance, increase Group Fitness usage, and maintain VASA’s quality standards. The GFTL recruits, hires, and develops instructors; coaches them through feedback, practice sessions, and in-class evaluations; and builds a culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection. The position also supports club performance by maintaining safe, clean, operational rooms and equipment and consistently carrying out programming and marketing initiatives.

VASA describes this role as an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Prior Group Fitness leadership experience is not required; the company says it will train and support the successful candidate. Compensation is $21.00 per hour, plus bonus and commission opportunities, with class rates 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; a recently expired certification 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 studios is preferred.
• Experience with Les Mills or other structured fitness formats.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the club’s Group Fitness program, including managing class schedules.
• Grow class attendance and Group Fitness engagement by analyzing class counts, usage trends, and schedule performance.
• Build and maintain 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 operational, and promptly report maintenance needs.
• Execute playbooks, marketing initiatives, and programming standards consistently.
• Create a team culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection.
• Ensure classes are motivating, safe, inclusive, and high-quality for members and guests.

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, 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.
• Bonus and commission opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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