Group Fitness Team Lead
VASA FITNESS
Summary
The Group Fitness Team Lead (GFTL) is the coach behind the coaches--the person who ensures every class motivates, UPLIFTs, and creates community. You'll oversee the Group Fitness program in your club, managing class schedules, developing instructors, and ensuring programming is high-energy, safe, and inclusive for all fitness levels.
Job description
HOW YOU WILL CHANGE LIVES
The Group Fitness Team Lead (GFTL) is the coach behind the coaches--the person who ensures every class motivates, UPLIFTs, and creates community. You'll oversee the Group Fitness program in your club, managing class schedules, developing instructors, and ensuring programming is high-energy, safe, and inclusive for all fitness levels.
This role is a platform for personal and professional growth, where you'll help members and guests receive an exceptional experience through classes that are fun, effective, and community-driven. You'll collaborate with other team leads and your General Manager to grow class attendance, maximize group fitness usage, and ensure every VASA class reflects our high standards of quality and care.
WHO CAN THRIVE IN THIS ROLE
You don't need prior Group Fitness leadership experience to succeed here--just a nationally accredited certification and a drive to lead people. If you've led teams in retail, restaurants, hospitality, sales, or other fast-paced industries, your leadership experience translates. We'll train and support you as you build a strong instructor team while bringing the energy, organization, and motivation that fuels our Group Fitness community.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 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.
- General knowledge of kinesiology, exercise science, and physical fitness.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
- 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.
- Required to work 8-10 hours per week in a customer facing Front Desk role, including welcoming members and guests, conducting club tours, processing POS transactions, booking classes, answering questions, and promoting VASA programs and services.
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
- 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.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience teaching group fitness, small group training, or boutique fitness classes
- Nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification required
- Current CPR/AED certification required
- Experience leading, coaching, teaching, or performing in front of groups
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- General knowledge of kinesiology, exercise science, and physical fitness
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
- 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
- Required to work 8-10 hours per week in a customer facing Front Desk role
Benefits
- Gym Memberships
- Discounted Personal Training
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Therapy
- Financial Advising
- Legal Advice
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Bonus & Commission
Company overview
VASA Fitness is a leading high-value, low-price fitness club operator and one of the top 20 largest health club operators in the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, the company operates over 68 locations across eight states including Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. VASA's mission is to uplift everyone through fun, innovative, and affordable fitness experiences, offering full-service gym memberships starting as low as $14.99 per month. The company provides comprehensive fitness facilities featuring top-of-the-line equipment, boutique-style STUDIO classes (including STUDIO RED HIIT, STUDIO LFT strength training, and STUDIO FLOW infrared yoga), expert personal training, and premium recovery amenities such as steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and red light therapy. VASA has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years and employs approximately 4,347 people nationwide. The company recently announced a transformative $30 million reinvestment to upgrade equipment and expand boutique-style programming across its locations, reinforcing its commitment to making high-quality fitness accessible and affordable for diverse communities.