Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 0–1 year of experience in personal training, small-group training, and/or group fitness training.
• NCCA-accredited personal training or group fitness certification.
• General knowledge and experience in kinesiology, exercise science, physical fitness, or related areas.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Current certification for the applicable format.
• Passion for fitness, changing lives, and helping others reach their goals.
• Positive, energizing attitude and ability to promote an upbeat, enthusiastic, high-energy environment.
• Experience leading, communicating, coaching, teaching, or performing in front of a group.
• Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.
• Ability to talk frequently and convey detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Ability to stand and walk most of the time and lift, push, pull, and move at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to deal with varied situations under limited standardization, interpret instructions, and relay them to clients.
• Regular attendance and work during regularly scheduled shifts and business hours are essential.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of personal training, small-group training, or group fitness instruction experience.
• Experience leading group classes at a specialty studio.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional fitness experience and embody VASA’s UPLIFT core values.
• Execute the Vasa Uplift Member Experience in every class.
• Arrive punctually and prepared; prepare the room and greet members on time.
• Safely and accurately demonstrate exercises and actively monitor members’ performance.
• Complete post-class cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing procedures.
• Provide approachable, professional, engaging customer service and respond promptly to member needs and concerns.
• Teach safe and effective classes, communicate clearly, and offer options for different fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community with energetic instruction.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.
• Work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person.

Benefits

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