Studio Team Lead

VASA Fitness • Bellevue, NE

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About The Position

The Studio Team Lead (STL) leads VASA Fitness’s in-house boutique STUDIO experience, which offers high-intensity interval training, infrared yoga, and strength training in premium small-group spaces. The STL coaches, mentors, and develops STUDIO Coaches, helping ensure classes are safe, effective, motivating, and aligned with VASA standards. The role manages scheduling and staffing, reviews participation trends, and balances business goals with an exceptional member experience. The STL also supports recruiting and hiring, class programming, membership growth and retention, sales and attendance goals, and a welcoming, clean, safe, and motivating STUDIO community. Prior STUDIO or boutique leadership experience is not required; VASA provides training and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology, or an NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification or Group Fitness Certification.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching group fitness, small group training, or boutique fitness classes.
• Background in coaching, training, or leading teams in fitness or other industries.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• General knowledge of kinesiology, exercise science, and physical fitness.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and positive mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Passion for fitness, community, and helping people reach their goals.
• If a required certification has recently expired, it must be renewed after hire; the posting gives both 30-day and 90-day renewal timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in specialty studios preferred.
• Yoga credential is a plus.
• Leadership experience in retail, restaurants, hospitality, sales, or other fast-paced environments is transferable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team of STUDIO Coaches.
• Coach and mentor team members through regular feedback, training, and recognition.
• Build convenient, effective, and on-trend class schedules; manage staffing.
• Ensure coaching sessions are safe, effective, and aligned with VASA standards.
• Analyze participation trends and balance business goals with member experience.
• Drive membership growth and retention through consistent, results-oriented classes.
• Meet and exceed monthly STUDIO sales and attendance goals.
• Create a supportive, energetic, and welcoming community for members of all fitness levels.
• Maintain clean, safe, and motivating environments that deliver member value.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships for employees, including one to share.
• Discounted personal training sessions.
• 401(k) options.
• Employee Assistance Program, including therapy, financial advising, and legal advice.
• For employees working 30 or more hours per week: 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.
• Pay of $21.00 per hour, plus $500 monthly bonus potential and commission opportunities.
• Class rates paid at $35.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager