Group Fitness Lead — Inspire Instructors, Grow Classes

Vasa Fitness co; Oak Forest (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two complimentary gym memberships

Discounted personal training sessions

401(k) options

Employee Assistance Program (free 24/7

Paid Time Off for 30+ hours/week

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

VASA Fitness is seeking a Group Fitness Team Lead to oversee the club's group fitness program, coach instructors, and ensure high-energy, inclusive classes. You’ll manage schedules, develop instructors, and collaborate with other team leads and the General Manager to grow attendance and maintain top-quality experiences across all classes.

A nationally accredited certification and CPR/AED are required, with strong leadership and communication skills a must.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching group fitness, small group training, or boutique fitness classes (experience in specialty studios preferred).
• Nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification required (recently expired certifications may be renewed within 30 days of hire).
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience leading, coaching, teaching, or performing in front of groups.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Passion for fitness, community, and helping others reach their goals.
• Experience with Les Mills or other structured fitness formats is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Growing class attendance and overall Group Fitness engagement by analyzing class counts, usage trends, and schedule performance.
• Building and maintaining class schedules that are competitive, on-trend, and convenient for members.
• Recruiting, hiring, and developing a high-performing team of Group Fitness Instructors who embody VASA's values.
• Coaching instructors through regular feedback, practice sessions, and in-class evaluations to continually elevate the member experience.
• Collaborating with other Team Leads to align schedules and support overall club performance.
• Ensuring rooms and equipment are clean, safe, and fully operational--reporting maintenance needs promptly.
• Executing playbooks, marketing initiatives, and programming standards with consistency and excellence.
• Creating a culture of enthusiasm, accountability, and connection within your team.

Skills

Group fitness leadership

Public speaking / coaching

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Passion for fitness and community

Les Mills experience (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

VASA Fitness is seeking a Group Fitness Team Lead to oversee the club's group fitness program, coach instructors, and ensure high-energy, inclusive classes. You’ll manage schedules, develop instructors, and collaborate with other team leads and the General Manager to grow attendance and maintain top-quality experiences across all classes.

A nationally accredited certification and CPR/AED are required, with strong leadership and communication skills a must.