Group Exercise Instructor | Turf Coach

MVP Sports Clubs, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary club membership for team

Spouse and dependent access

Job summary

MVP Sports Clubs, Inc. is hiring a Group Exercise Instructor in Grand Rapids, MI to deliver high‑quality group sessions in a welcoming, safe environment.

You will report to the Group Exercise Manager and lead classes, cue music, and ensure safety and engagement across all participants. The role requires current certifications in major formats, CPR/First Aid, and ideally 1+ year of teaching experience, with a strong emphasis on safety, professionalism, and teamwork within our health and wellness

Qualifications

• Certifications in group exercise formats (MOSSA/Les Mills or equivalent).
• CPR/First Aid training required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching group exercise preferred.
• Ability to design and instruct classes safely following industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Arrive early, cue music, prep programming, start and end class on time.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Ensure group exercise areas are clean and safe; proper equipment use.
• Resolve member concerns and refer to appropriate staff.
• Enforce club rules and report problems to Manager.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in department events.
• Maintain knowledge of current fitness research and trends; keep certifications up to date.
• Lead group exercise formats as required; sub when needed.
• Maintain professional appearance and MVP uniform.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Education

ACE/ACSM/AFAA/NSCA certifications

Job description

MVP Sports Clubs is a sports facility management company with 5 facilities in West Michigan. We provide corporate service support in the areas of finance, marketing/communications, information systems, human resources, property management, and operational development, including sales, fitness, and operations. MVP Sports Clubs represents quality and success in health and recreation in all facets of the community. Simply put, we are a company passionate about fitness and wellness, and we believe that healthy communities change lives!

Why MVP Sports Clubs

At MVP Sports Clubs, we are built around our values of professionalism, friendliness, efficiency, cleanliness, and teamwork! We believe in creating a welcoming, engaging, and fun environment for team members. To foster this type of environment, we provide team members with a full range of benefits.

• Our part-time team members receive complimentary club membership access for team member and any spouse and dependent(s), 401k participation available after completing 6 months of service (must be 18 years of age), access to Work-Space (must be 18 years of age), CPR trainings, complimentary use of Kid's Stuff (up to 2 hours per day) and discounts on select programming, retail and food + beverage.
• In addition to the benefits listed above, our full-time team members also have access to amazing health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, long/short-term disability, a generous personal time off policy, and paid maternity and paternity leave.

About the Position

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for group exercise instruction that contributes to an exceptional experience in a safe and welcoming environment. This position reports to the Group Exercise Manager.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 10 minutes before the start of class, have music ready and cued, programming prepared, and start and end class on time.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Follow MVP Sports Clubs' guidelines for MOSSA and Les Mills program shelf life. Work with the Group Exercise Manager on modifying any non-MOSSA and non-Les Mills programs.
• Ensure that all group exercise areas are always clean and safe.
• Ensure proper usage and storage of all equipment.
• Resolve member concerns and or refer/introduce members to the appropriate team member who can.
• Enforce club rules and guidelines, taking appropriate action where indicated and reporting any problems to the Group Exercise Manager.
• Respond to emergency situations, notifying the appropriate authority.
• Participate in department events focusing on promoting the club and group fitness.
• Personally, maintain a working knowledge of basic theoretical concepts and keep current with research and trends in the field. Maintain certifications and membership in professional organizations.
• MOSSA, Les Mills, Barre Unhitched, etc., certified instructors maintain current status through subscription for quarterly education.
• Contribute to the needs of the team but subbing classes as able.Responsible for securing substitutes for classes and relaying information to the Group Exercise Manager via appropriate channels.
• Leads each group exercise class format as required by MVP Sports Clubs or certifying body.
• Able to authentically move and execute the fitness element being trained, including moving in time to music and safely demonstrating movements.
• Able to present with a positive, encouraging demeanor that facilitates participant success.
• Adhere to additional responsibilities and policies, adapting to changes and needs of the company.
• Attend and participate in regular MVP Sports Clubs training sessions as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain a neat and professional personal appearance by wearing the MVP Sports Clubs uniform and name badge.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current certifications through ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or NSCA, or any unique certifications of a specialized group exercise class and/or format preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching various or specific group exercise programs is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Training. In the event a team member is hired withoutCPRor First certifications, they will be required to attend training within 60 days and will not be permitted to instruct until such certification is attained.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must have physical ability to design & instruct classes according to best practices for safety & quality in alignment with industry standards of certifications.
• Physical Requirements: Bend, stoop, crouch, climb, stand, sit and turn/pivot; Life/lower, push, pull and carry up to 40 lbs; perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, typing, and/or word processing, filing, calculating and use of telephone; See, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.