JOIN OUR TEAM
What we are looking for
Formation is Vancouver's original dance-fitness studio — and we're growing. We're looking for people who don't just show up, but light the room up. If you thrive in fast-paced, people-first environments and believe movement is medicine, read on.
Guest Experience Member
You're the first face people see when they walk through our doors and the last impression they carry out. As a GEM, you set the tone for every single visit and convey the warmth and hospitality that Formation is known for. You're a key reason a first-timer comes back, and the reason a regular feels like they belong.
WHO YOU ARE
You make people feel at ease. You read a room quickly, thrive with many balls in the air, and take pride in the details others miss. You're equally comfortable chatting with someone through their first visit as you are closing a membership sale. You don't wait to be told what needs doing. You see it and you handle it. In fact, even when things are going perfectly well, you notice where they can be improved and propose new ideas.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Welcome members and first-timers with warmth
Guide new guests through the Formation experience from booking to class
Support membership sales conversations with confidence
Keep the studio floor running smoothly during busy shift windows
Support Motivators so they can show up 100%
Maintain the vibe — tidy, energized, and on-brand at all times
Cover for teammates when needed (team players wanted)
AVAILABILITY
Mondays: 4:30–9:30 PM
Fridays: 5:00–7:00 PM
Sundays: 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Flexibility to cover other shifts as needed
YOU MIGHT BE A FIT IF YOU...
Have experience in hospitality, retail, or a client-facing role
Are a self-starter who doesn't need hand-holding to get things done
Love fitness, dance, or wellness, and want to be around it every day
Are the kind of person who notices when something's off and fixes it
HOW TO APPLY
Send your resume and a short cover letter to hi@theformationstudio.com. Tell us why Formation, and what makes you the kind of person who belongs on this team. Compensation starts at $20/hour.
Power + Step Motivator
As a Power Motivator, you're not just leading a workout; you're coaching people through their own resistance. You know how to challenge a room without losing anyone. You make what’s hard feel possible.
WHAT MAKES A GREAT POWER MOTIVATOR
You love fitness on a deep level. You understand what it does for the body and the mind, and that's what you sell in every class. You can hold space for the beginner and push the regular without anyone feeling left behind. You have a personal training or group fitness background, and you know how to count, cue, and coach simultaneously. You value connecting and building personal relationships with your guests as much as you enjoy putting on a show at the front of the room.
REQUIREMENTS
Personal Training or Group Fitness certification (or equivalent experience)
Must take at least 3 Formation classes before applying — at least one of each class type, ideally with different Motivators
Review our current class schedule and be available for at least 2 classes per week
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Strong musicality, the beat is second nature to you
Background in dance, personal training, or athletic coaching
A coachable mindset
The ability to offer modifications and progressions within a single class
Presence and showmanship. Your energy fills a room before you've even said a word.
A people person. You are genuinely interested in connecting with your guests and supporting their journey beyond your position in the front of the room.
HOW TO APPLY
See the Motivator Application section below.
Freedom Motivator
Freedom is a cardio dance party and it's the class Formation was built on. As a Freedom Motivator, you are delivering an experience. You give people permission to let go, connect more deeply to their bodies, and leave feeling more like themselves than when they walked in.
WHAT MAKES A GREAT FREEDOM MOTIVATOR
You have a high motor and a natural ability to pull people in. You've trained in multiple styles of dance and can move confidently across genres without missing a beat. You can learn choreography from video and read the audience mid-song, adjusting your energy to meet them. You don't just move, you move people. Your physical energy is contagious, and it’s not uncommon for you to hear that people can’t take their eyes off you. Your love for movement is authentic and contagious.
REQUIREMENTS
Must take at least 3 Formation classes before applying — at least one of each class type, ideally with different Motivators
Review our current class schedule and be available for at least 2 classes per week
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Background in dance with strong movement quality.
Captivating stage presence.
Strong musicality and a clear sense of rhythm and counts. Music is second nature to you.
Ability to offer variations within choreography for different levels.
A coachable mindset.
The kind of energy that makes the back row forget they're tired.
A people person. You are genuinely interested in connecting with your guests and supporting their journey from beyond your position in the front of the room.
If you have many of the qualities listed but don’t have experience as an instructor, that is ok. We can work with that and encourage you to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
See the Motivator Application section below.
Motivator Application
We want to see you in action. Upload a short introduction video to a Google Drive or Dropbox folder, then email the link to hi@theformationstudio.com.
Max 3 minutes. In a selfie/headshot frame, answer these three questions:
Introduce yourself.
What is your movement background, and what are your goals in the health and wellness industry?
Tell us why you want to work with Formation.
What did you notice and enjoy in the classes you’ve attended at Formation.
Compensation for Motivators starts at $50/hour plus commission.