Group Fitness Team Lead

VASA Fitness • Tulsa, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Team Lead oversees the Group Fitness program at a VASA Fitness club. The role manages class schedules, recruits and develops instructors, and ensures programming is energetic, safe, inclusive, and suitable for all fitness levels. The Team Lead works to create a strong Group Fitness community and an exceptional experience for members and guests through fun, effective classes.

The role collaborates with other Team Leads and the General Manager to increase class attendance and Group Fitness usage and to maintain VASA’s quality standards. VASA provides training and support; prior Group Fitness leadership experience is not required. For this new-club opening, training begins in February and includes travel to an established club in another market before returning to help launch the new location.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience teaching group fitness, small group training, or boutique fitness classes.
• 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-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 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 may be transferable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the club’s Group Fitness program.
• Analyze class counts, usage trends, and schedule performance to grow attendance and engagement.
• Build and maintain competitive, on-trend, convenient class schedules.
• 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 operational, and promptly report maintenance needs.
• Execute playbooks, marketing initiatives, and programming standards consistently.
• Create a team culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships, including 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: hourly 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.

What This Job Offers

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