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

  • Below is our regular weekly schedule. Please be available at least two shifts per week. If you have other work or schedule limitations, please let us know in your application.

  • Weekday Evenings: 4:30–9:30 PM 

  • Fridays: 4:30–6:30 PM

  • Saturday and Sundays: 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM

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 Motivator

Power is a strength class driven by music. We are looking for someone who understands strength training and movement science, but also knows how to use rhythm, energy, and connection to create an experience people want to return to. This is a coaching-based class and doesn’t require you to do the class with the guests beyond demonstrations.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT POWER MOTIVATOR

You love coaching. You are energized by seeing individual progress, whether that means helping someone improve their form, lift heavier, move with more confidence, or complete something they previously believed they could not do. You take the time to know your guests. You remember their goals, recognize their progress, and build relationships that extend beyond a quick interaction at the front of the room. You understand the principles behind strength training, including proper technique, movement patterns, exercise selection, modifications, progressions, and appropriate intensity. You can hold space for a first-timer while continuing to challenge a regular, without either person feeling overlooked. You are comfortable counting, cueing, demonstrating, correcting form, and coaching simultaneously. You value personal connection as much as performance and presence.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Personal Training certification, or equivalent strength coaching education and experience

  • Group Fitness certification is considered an asset

  • Experience coaching strength training, athletic development, or movement-based classes

  • Must take at least three Formation classes before applying, including at least one of each class type and, ideally, classes with different Motivators

  • Review our current class schedule and be available to teach at least two classes per week

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • A strong understanding of strength training, exercise technique, and movement science

  • The ability to coach form clearly and confidently in a group environment

  • The ability to offer effective modifications and progressions within the same class

  • Strong musicality, with the ability to coach movement naturally to the beat

  • A background in personal training, strength coaching, athletic coaching, dance, or group fitness

  • A coachable mindset and a genuine desire to continue learning

  • Presence and showmanship. Your energy fills the room, but never overshadows the people you are there to coach

  • A relationship-driven approach. You are genuinely interested in your guests, their goals, and their progress

  • The ability to motivate people without relying only on volume, hype, or performance

  • A belief that a great class should feel personal, even when the room is full

AVAILABILITY

  • Currently, we offer this class on Tuesdays 6:20PM, Saturdays at 9:15 AM, and Sundays at 10:20 AM.

  • With the growing demand of this class, we’d like to expand to offer this on weekday mornings at 6AM, 7AM, and either 8 AM or 9:30 AM (or both).

  • For newly scheduled morning classes, we are looking for a natural morning person with energy to spare. If this is you, please reach out.

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. The audition process is unpaid. Training is paid.