HIIT Coach- Studio Red

VASA FITNESS • Villa Park, IL

11d

About The Position

Studio Red Coaches are qualified group fitness instructors who deliver energetic and motivating high-intensity interval training workouts and provide an exceptional member experience. They are friendly, high-energy, knowledgeable fitness professionals who motivate and support members in a fun, results-driven workout environment. Coaches prepare the room and greet members, demonstrate exercises safely with appropriate modifications, lead and motivate participants throughout workouts, and tailor coaching to members’ fitness levels and abilities. They also respond to member needs, promote Studio Red classes and relevant VASA products, use Myzone technology to monitor effort, complete post-class cleaning and setup procedures, engage with social media to promote the Studio, and act on coaching feedback to continue improving.

Requirements

• One year of experience in personal training, small group training, and/or group fitness training.
• NCCA-accredited Personal Training or Group Fitness certification.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Experience leading, communicating with, coaching, teaching, or facilitating a group.
• General knowledge and experience of kinesiology, exercise science, physical fitness, or related subjects.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• Passion for fitness, changing lives, and helping others reach their goals.
• An energizing and positive attitude.
• Ability to create an upbeat, enthusiastic, high-energy environment while coaching or instructing.
• Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes as needed.
• Ability to frequently talk and convey detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Ability to perform non-sedentary work, including frequent standing, sitting, lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds to demonstrate exercises and meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to handle varied situations under limited standardization, interpret instructions, and relay them to clients.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of personal or small group training, or group fitness instruction experience.
• 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 in accordance with VASA’s culture.
• Arrive punctually and prepared, set up the room, greet members, and start class on time.
• Demonstrate exercises safely and accurately, including modifications, and help ensure members use proper exercise technique.
• Be approachable, professional, enthusiastic, and engaging.
• Respond promptly to member needs and concerns with excellent customer service.
• Actively participate, move around the room, and lead, coach, and motivate members throughout predetermined workouts.
• Recommend relevant VASA Fitness products and amenities that meet members’ needs.
• Invite and encourage non-Studio members to attend Studio Red classes to build membership and attendance.
• Coach members according to their fitness levels and abilities, providing modifications so they feel successful, supported, and included.
• Monitor participant effort and provide encouragement using Myzone technology.
• Use effective interpersonal communication and remain organized, positive, and motivating while multitasking.
• Clean, sanitize, and organize after class to maintain a safe, clean, and bright environment.
• Use social media such as Instagram and Facebook to promote Studio Red, invite followers to classes, and celebrate member successes.
• Be open to feedback from the Group Fitness and Studio Team Lead and take steps to continue growing.
• Attend classes taught by other Studio Red coaches to learn and improve coaching skills.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees: one for the employee and one to give away.
• 401k options.
• For employees working 30 or more hours per week: paid time off, paid parental leave, and health, dental, and vision benefits.
• For employees working 40 hours per week: paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and health, dental, and vision benefits.

What This Job Offers

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