Group Fitness Team Lead

VASA FITNESS • Aurora, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Team Lead (GFTL) is responsible for overseeing the Group Fitness program at their assigned VASA Fitness club. This role involves managing class schedules, developing instructors, and ensuring that all classes are high-energy, safe, and inclusive for members of all fitness levels. The GFTL acts as a coach to the instructors, aiming to motivate, uplift, and build community through fitness classes. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, focusing on providing an exceptional member experience through fun, effective, and community-driven classes. The GFTL will collaborate with other team leads and the General Manager to increase class attendance, maximize group fitness usage, and uphold VASA's high standards of quality and care.

Requirements

• 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

• 3+ years of experience teaching group fitness, small group training, or boutique fitness classes (experience in specialty studios preferred).
• Experience with Les Mills or other structured fitness formats is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Group Fitness program in your club.
• Manage class schedules.
• Develop instructors.
• Ensure programming is high-energy, safe, and inclusive for all fitness levels.
• Collaborate with other team leads and your General Manager to grow class attendance and maximize group fitness usage.
• Ensure every VASA class reflects high standards of quality and care.
• Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team of Group Fitness Instructors.
• Coach instructors through regular feedback, practice sessions, and in-class evaluations.
• Ensure rooms and equipment are clean, safe, and fully operational, reporting maintenance needs promptly.
• Execute playbooks, marketing initiatives, and programming standards with consistency and excellence.
• Create a culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection within your team.
• Analyze class counts, usage trends, and schedule performance to grow class attendance and overall Group Fitness engagement.
• Build and maintain class schedules that are competitive, on-trend, and convenient for members.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships (one for employee, one to share).
• Discounted personal training sessions.
• 401(k) options.
• Employee Assistance Program (free therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more).
• Paid Time Off (for employees working 30+ hours/week).
• Health, Dental, Vision Benefits (for employees working 30+ hours/week).
• Paid Parental Leave (for employees working 30+ hours/week).
• Flexible Vacation Plan (for employees working 40 hours/week).
• Paid Holidays (for employees working 40 hours/week).

What This Job Offers

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