Group Fitness Team Lead

VASA FITNESS • Layton, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Team Lead (GFTL) oversees the Group Fitness program at a VASA Fitness club. The role manages class schedules, develops instructors, and ensures programming is high-energy, safe, inclusive, and suitable for all fitness levels. The GFTL helps members and guests have an exceptional experience through fun, effective, community-driven classes, and collaborates with other team leads and the General Manager to increase attendance and usage while maintaining VASA’s standards for quality and care.

The position includes leading and developing instructors, growing class participation, and supporting overall club performance. It also requires 8–10 hours per week in a customer-facing Front Desk role, welcoming members and guests, conducting club tours, processing POS 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; specialty studio experience is preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to work 8–10 hours per week in a customer-facing Front Desk role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Les Mills or other structured fitness formats.
• Experience in specialty fitness studios.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the club’s Group Fitness program and build class schedules that are competitive, on-trend, and convenient for members.
• Grow class attendance and overall Group Fitness engagement by analyzing class counts, usage trends, and schedule performance.
• 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 to improve the member experience.
• Collaborate with other Team Leads and the General Manager to align schedules and support 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 culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection within the instructor team.
• Work 8–10 hours per week in a customer-facing Front Desk role, including welcoming members and guests, conducting club tours, processing POS transactions, booking classes, answering questions, and promoting VASA programs and services.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, including one to share.
• Discounted personal training sessions.
• Eligibility to participate in 401(k) options.
• Employee Assistance Program, including free therapy, financial advising, and legal advice.
• For employees working 30 or more hours per week: paid time off, health, dental, and vision benefits, and paid parental leave.
• For employees working 40 hours per week: flexible vacation plan for salaried employees and paid holidays.
• Pay of $21.00 per hour plus bonus and commission opportunities; class rates are $35.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

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