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.
• Ability to meet the physical criteria of the format being instructed.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to interpret varied instructions and relay them to clients.
• Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of personal, small-group training, or group fitness instruction experience.
• Experience leading group classes at a specialty studio.
• Relevant specialty-format certification, such as Zumba, Les Mills, or HIGH Fitness.
• Yoga certification (200- or 500-hour RYT).
• Cycle certification, such as Schwinn, Spinning, Beatboss, or AFAA Indoor Cycling.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional fitness experience to studio members while exemplifying VASA’s UPLIFT core values.
• Execute the VASA Uplift Member Experience in every class.
• Arrive punctually and prepared, prepare the room, and greet members at the door on time.
• Demonstrate exercises and movements safely and accurately, and actively monitor members’ performance.
• Complete post-class procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the space.
• Respond promptly to member needs and concerns with an approachable, professional, and engaging manner.
• Teach safe and effective classes, communicate clearly, and provide options for different fitness levels and abilities.
• Create an inclusive, fun, supportive class community through energetic instruction.
• Promote classes to retain participants and invite new participants.
• Attend regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in person.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, including one to give away.
• 401(k) options.
• Paid time off for hourly employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid parental leave for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Flexible vacation plan for salaried employees working 40 hours per week.
• Paid holidays for employees working 40 hours per week.