What are the responsibilities and job description for the Studio Team Lead position at VASA Fitness?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: STUDIO Team Lead (STL)
REPORTS TO: General Manager
DIRECT REPORTS: All STUDIO Coaches and Instructors
FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION: Pay is $21.00 per hour Bonus and Commission Opportunities! Class Rates paid at $35.00 per hour.
JOIN OUR TEAM
At VASA Fitness, we want to create an uplifting experience for everyone by offering inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness. The foundation of our brand is rooted in a culture centered on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust. Because our culture is alive--embodied by members and team members alike--VASA is a place where lives are changed because of authentic connections made within our supportive community.
Our people BELIEVE in our brand, are HARD WORKING, have HIGH STANDARDS, and GIVE ENERGY to others.
BENEFITS
We offer a competitive, all-encompassing benefits package which includes healthcare benefits for employees who work 20 hours per week. All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships--one for themselves and another to give away--plus 401k options.
- 30 hours per week employees:Paid Time Off (hourly), Health, Dental, Vision Benefits and Paid Parental Leave (in addition to above)
- 40 hours per week employees: Flexible Vacation Plan (salary)& Paid Holidays (in addition to above)
Come join VASA Fitness and join a passionate, fun, and united team!
We are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' certified company!
PURPOSE
The STUDIO TEAM Lead is responsible for creating an UPLIFTing VASA experience, offering an inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness experience, and maximizing STUDIO usage. You will be responsible for ensuring STUDIO KPI's are achieved from growing active STUDIO memberships and class counts. You will be expected to build and develop a high-performing team, enabling our members to achieve their physical, mental, and emotional fitness goals while enjoying a world-class experience during every visit.
As the STL, you will also be responsible for building and maintaining class schedules that are competitive, on-trend, and convenient for members while adhering to the VASA scheduling standards. This role is a platform for personal and professional growth, where you can ensure members and guests receive an exceptional experience through classes that motivate, UPLIFT, and create community.
DELIVERABLES
- Build and develop a high-performing team. This includes establishing a culture within the team that adheres to VASA's core values and drives accountability. The STL is responsible for attracting, hiring, coaching, and maximizing the engagement of the STUDIO Coach/Instructor team for their club.
- Increase acquisition of new STUDIO members and improve retention of existing STUDIO members.
- Create an approachable environment in and around all STUDIO spaces by interacting with members and guests in a friendly, fun, energetic, and inclusive way.
- Ensure STUDIO members receive the best value across all STUDIO spaces. This includes consistently professional appearance and behavior from the STUDIO Coaches/Instructors, safe and clean STUDIO spaces, and over-delivering on value for the price.
- Create a supportive, connected community for all STUDIO Coaches/Instructors and their members by providing coaching on how to successfully use VASA's tools and resources, having meaningful check-ins with your team members, and encouraging their ongoing growth and development through constructive feedback.
- Attract new members by forming personal relationships with VASA members.
- Achieve monthly sales goals. STLs will work with their team and help contribute to meeting or exceeding monthly STUDIO membership sales targets.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 3 years of experience teaching Group Fitness, Small Group Training classes, and/or boutique fitness classes.
- Experience leading group classes at a specialty studio preferred
- Sales experience a plus but not required
- Experience and interest in leading, communicating, coaching, teaching, or performing in front of a group of people
- Nationally Accredited Group Fitness Certification required
- Yoga credential or Nationally Accredited Personal Training Certification a plus
- General knowledge and experience with kinesiology, exercise science, physical fitness, etc.
- Applicable and transferable management experience preferred
- Current CPR/AED Certification
- Self-motivated with a high degree of ownership, sense of urgency, ability to problem solve and work independently as well as collaboratively
- Great problem-solving and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Passionate about fitness, changing lives, and helping others reach their goals
- Energizing with a positive attitude
- Promotes an upbeat, enthusiastic, high-energy environment
- Minimum local travel may be required for support, training, or other purposes as needed
WORKING CONDITIONS
Primary work in a fitness facility and office setting. Temperature variations can occur. The environment includes some ambient noise such as talking and use of gym equipment and machinery
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Physical Strength: Non-Sedentary work, standing and walking most of the time. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds. Meet the physical criteria of the format to be instructed.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardization. Able to interpret various instructions and relay instructions to clients
- Attendance is an essential duty of the position. Employees must work regularly scheduled shifts, during business hours to assist members and sell services in-person.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
VASA Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $21 - $35
