Strength Coach - Studio LFT

VASA Fitness • Oswego, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

STUDIO LFT Coaches are Certified Personal Trainers who lead high-energy, closely coached group strength-training workouts and provide exceptional member experiences. Coaches demonstrate and correct common movement patterns, explain each workout’s intended stimulus, and encourage members in a fun, results-driven environment.

The role involves preparing the workout room, greeting members, leading and coaching classes, adapting exercises to individual abilities, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. Coaches also support member engagement and class attendance, respond to member needs, promote relevant VASA products and amenities, participate in social media promotion, and remain open to feedback and continued development.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in Personal Training, Small Group Training, CrossFit, collegiate or private strength and conditioning, or group fitness strength-training formats.
• NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification.
• Current CPR/AED Certification.
• Experience leading, communicating with, coaching, teaching, or facilitating a group.
• General knowledge and experience in kinesiology, exercise science, physical fitness, or related areas.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• Passion for fitness, changing lives, and helping others reach their goals.
• Energizing and positive attitude; ability to create an upbeat, enthusiastic, high-energy coaching environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently to demonstrate exercises.
• Ability to stand, sit, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend frequently.
• Ability to communicate detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly and interpret and relay instructions to clients.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading group classes at a specialty studio.
• Degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional and memorable fitness experience to STUDIO members while exemplifying VASA’s values.
• Arrive punctually and prepared, set up the room, greet members, and start classes on time.
• Demonstrate exercises and modifications safely and accurately, using correct form and ensuring member safety.
• Actively lead, coach, and connect with members throughout the scheduled workout, moving around the room as needed.
• Maintain an approachable, professional, enthusiastic, and engaging manner.
• Respond promptly to member needs and concerns and recommend relevant VASA products and amenities.
• Invite and encourage non-STUDIO members to attend STUDIO LFT classes to build membership and attendance.
• Adapt coaching to members’ fitness levels and abilities, providing modifications so members feel supported and included.
• Use effective interpersonal communication and stay organized, positive, and motivating while multitasking.
• Complete post-class cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing procedures.
• Engage with social media, including Instagram and Facebook, to promote STUDIO LFT classes and celebrate member achievements.
• Accept coaching feedback from the STUDIO Team Lead and take necessary steps to continue developing skills.
• Attend other STUDIO LFT coaches’ classes to learn and improve coaching skills.
• Travel locally when needed for support, training, or other purposes.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, including one to give away.
• 401(k) options.
• Employees working 30 or more hours per week may receive paid time off, paid parental leave, and health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employees working 40 hours per week may receive paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and health, dental, and vision benefits.

What This Job Offers

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