Job Description
Snap Fitness 24/7 Iowa Colony is seeking motivated Group Fitness Instructors to join our founding team. The right candidate will have a passion for fitness, a desire to motivate others, and a positive, upbeat attitude. This is a flexible, pay-per-class opportunity to help build our group class program from the ground up as part of a brand-new, locally and veteran-owned club. This role reports directly to ownership.
Responsibilities
● Class Instruction - Plan and lead engaging, safe, and effective group fitness classes (e.g., HIIT, strength, bootcamp, cycle, or yoga, depending on certification).
● Member Experience - Create a welcoming, high-energy environment that keeps members coming back week after week.
● Safety & Modifications - Monitor member form throughout class and offer modifications for different fitness levels.
● Class Promotion - Help promote classes to members and prospective members, including through social media content, and support sign-up/attendance tracking.
● Facility Standards - Ensure the class space and equipment are set up, clean, and put away properly before and after each session, and help keep shared areas, including the floor, bathrooms, studio, recovery rooms, and entryways, clean and organized.
● Punctuality & Reliability - Arrive prepared and on time for every scheduled class; provide advance notice for any changes.
Schedule & Club Details
● This is a part-time, pay-per-class position. Class schedule and format will be finalized with instructors directly.
● Instructors may be scheduled for early morning, evening, and/or weekend classes based on member demand and instructor availability.
Requirements
● Minimum 18 years of age.
● High school diploma or equivalent.
● Current group fitness instructor certification (AFAA, ACE, NASM, ACSM, or format-specific certification such as Schwinn Cycle, RYT-200 yoga, etc.), or agreement to obtain certification within 60 days of starting.
● First Aid & CPR/AED certified, or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of starting.
● Strong communication and motivational skills.
● Ability to lead and energize a room of members with different fitness levels.
● Reliable and punctual.
Preferred / A Plus
● Experience teaching multiple class formats.
● Previous experience building a class following at another club or studio.
● Comfortable being featured in class promotion content on social media.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay: Varies, based on class format and attendance. Specifics discussed during the interview process.
Classification: Independent contractor, paid per class taught.
Benefits: Flexible schedule, opportunity to build your own class following as a founding instructor.
Growth Path: As our class schedule expands, instructors who build strong member followings will have the opportunity to take on additional class slots and formats.
Founded in 2003, Snap Fitness is a fast-growing, world-wide provider of compact, state-of-the-art 24/7 fitness centers. Snap is a fast, convenient, and affordable workout alternative to over-sized, over-priced, and over-crowded health clubs. We feature 24/7 access to cardio and strength-training equipment that truly sets industry standards. With progressive, member-friendly policies that include the elimination of contracts, an ability to freeze memberships for up to three months annually, and the freedom to use any Snap Fitness club in North America, our club represents one of the best high-growth employment choices for today's fitness-oriented job seeker.
Ready to join the supportive Snap Fitness team? We are always posting new job opportunities at our clubs across the country. As a Snap Fitness team member, you’ll make a difference in people's lives every day. If you want a job where you can inspire others and help them achieve their health and fitness goals, you've come to the right place.We're looking for outgoing, passionate leaders to join our team!
