Instructors
We’re looking for group fitness instructors!
We are new a boutique fitness studio that offers creative and fun movement classes, with an emphasis on FUNctional fitness. We primarily host aerial yoga and kettlebell classes, in addition to other unique class types. We are interested in adding more mat based classes, such as traditional yoga, myofascial release, meditation, kinstretch, or primal/functional movement like Animal Flow, MovNat, Primal Vinyasa, etc.
Training in both aerial yoga and kettlebells is offered multiple times per year, and scholarships are available for those who are serious about teaching. Click on the links to learn more about our upcoming training dates:
ABOUT US
At Valkyrie Fitness, we believe that you matter. Our guests matter, our members matter, our instructors matter, and our management matters. All team members must be able to communicate effectively with this in mind.
What does this look like?
We encourage our instructors to say each person’s name in each class, even if it means asking them for the millionth time or reading off the class list. You make sure that they know that it matters that they showed up.
You lead your class with the knowledge that, to the participants, this class matters. The instructor they chose to take a class with matters to them, and they chose you.
We help out our fellow instructors when they need a sub. When you do this for others, they will do the same for you. Our personal lives matter too.
You reply to all staff communications in a timely manner, because your input and response matters.
You thoughtfully plan and practice your classes ahead of time, because becoming a great instructor matters to you.
If this sounds like a place that you would like to work, and you’re a highly motivated, organized and punctual person who is driven by changing lives and impacting our community in Wenatchee through movement, then we can’t wait to share this career opportunity with you.
THE ROLE
In this position, an ideal instructor will have the following responsibilities. (Please note: additional responsibilities may be added or presented throughout the course of employment.)
Be comfortable speaking in front of a class of 10-13 people.
Present an exceptional experience of Valkyrie Fitness to our members and guests in each class.
Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to class and leave 15 minutes following class. During this time you will engage with members, make studio announcements, educate guests and Introductory Package Clients on the studio’s formats and offerings, and reset the room according to the studio standards.
Adhere to the start and end times, intensity and description of each class type based on the class schedule and varying ability levels of participants in each class.
Create exceptional class plans in the framework or templates provided by Valkyrie Fitness
Be committed to teaching your regularly scheduled class[es], with limited sub requests.
When a substitute is needed, be proactive about finding a replacement on your own before reaching out to Management for their assistance.
Build attendance and retention of clients through personal social media engagement and announcements and direct client interaction.
Work directly with Management by communicating feedback, maintenance issues, substitution changes and requests, and scheduling.
Attend mandatory meetings with Management.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
An ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
All Instructors must hold a current certification in any class type they wish to teach. Valkyrie Fitness hosts teacher trainings to obtain said certifications for both kettlebell instructors and aerial yoga instructors.
Be ready to engage in ongoing professional continuing education and development
Be engaging, friendly and eager to get to know your students and fellow staff members.
Have CPR and First Aid certifications (or be willing to obtain).
Have knowledge of anatomy and movement kinesiology and be competent in modifications and contraindications for major injuries or movement restrictions, or be willing to go through an additional online anatomy course.
Hold 1+ years experience in teaching, or be willing to go through an extended mentoring program with Valkyrie Fitness.
*To apply, email info@valkyriefitnessstudio.com with a copy of your resume and a description of why you feel that you would be a good fit.
