Group Fitness Team Lead

VASA FITNESS • Dearborn, MI

10h • Onsite

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

• 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.
• Grow class attendance.
• 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.
• Collaborate with other Team Leads to align schedules and support overall club performance.
• Ensure rooms and equipment are clean, safe, and fully operational.
• Report 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.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships-one for you and one to share.
• Discounted personal training sessions.
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) options.
• Employee Assistance Program (FREE therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more).
• For 30+ hours/week employees: Paid Time Off (hourly), Health, Dental, Vision Benefits, and Paid Parental Leave.
• For 40 hours/week employees: Flexible Vacation Plan (salary) & Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees