Group Fitness Team Lead

VASA FITNESS•New Berlin, WI

12h

About The Position

The Group Fitness Team Lead oversees the Group Fitness program at a VASA club. The role manages class schedules, develops instructors, and ensures programming is energetic, safe, inclusive, and suitable for all fitness levels. The Team Lead 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 increase attendance and group fitness usage while upholding VASA's quality standards. The role also includes 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.

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 studios.
Experience with Les Mills or other structured fitness formats.

Responsibilities

Oversee the club's Group Fitness program and manage class schedules.
Grow class attendance and engagement by analyzing class counts, usage trends, and schedule performance.
Build and maintain competitive, on-trend, and 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 coordinate schedules and support club performance.
Ensure rooms and equipment are clean, safe, and operational, and report maintenance needs promptly.
Execute playbooks, marketing initiatives, and programming standards consistently.
Build a team culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection.
Work 8–10 hours per week at the Front Desk, welcoming members and guests, conducting club tours, processing POS transactions, booking classes, answering questions, and promoting programs and services.

Benefits

Two complimentary gym memberships per employee, 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.
Paid Time Off for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Health, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Paid parental leave for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Flexible Vacation Plan for salaried employees working 40 hours per week.
Paid holidays for employees working 40 hours per week.
Bonus and commission opportunities.