Fitness Program Manager

At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community that's dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team that's committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.

By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!

JOB SUMMARY

The gym leadership team is comprised of the Gym Director, Assistant Gym Director, and additional department managers. As a team, they are responsible for ensuring that the gym functions smoothly, all staff are supported and upholding our Core Values, and that we are providing an excellent member experience. The Fitness Program Manager will report to the Gym Director of their home gym.   

This individual is the point-person for the range of Fitness offerings at their gym. The candidate will be part of a passionate team of community-oriented climbing, yoga, and fitness enthusiasts who are working together to create special moments and experiences for members and guests. Candidates are experts in their respective fields, work well within a team, and are committed to building and maintaining a well-attended and inclusive fitness program for the local community. 

The ideal candidate will have a balance of great teaching and leadership skills, excellent administrative and organizational abilities and the capability to see the big picture as well as the everyday details that are essential to being a successful Fitness Program Manager. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Fitness Program Manager (FPM) will be at the helm of helping to create and manage an inclusive, innovative, and thriving fitness program that reflects the unique makeup of climbing, yoga, and fitness enthusiasts. 

 The candidate will help to: 

• Build and maintain a group of instructors and class offerings that continually excites and challenges the seasoned athlete as well as the newer participant. 


• Manage all tasks related to the recruitment and leadership of fitness instructors, the offerings and suitability of all programming, and the maintenance required to ensure the department is flourishing. 


• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the fitness offerings compliment other offerings in the gym and serve as a resource for occasional gym-wide events. 

In addition, the FPM may be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Assure that all instructors are properly certified and up to date with any required trainings and CEUs.


• Teach and sub fitness classes as needed.


• Organize specialized workshops relevant to the local community.


• Create sub protocol and manage scheduling system and payroll.


• Organize Fitness Instructor meetings/trainings.


• Ensure quality and cleanliness of the Fitness space and equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a current certification in Group Exercise Instruction or have an active Certified Personal Trainer certification.


• 2+ years of group fitness instructor experience.


• Innovative, organized, and self-motivated.


• Have a passion for group fitness, leading others in the craft, and an interest in climbing!


• Embody the Movement mission to create community, share passion, and inspire philanthropy and core values of Innovation, Partnership, Passion, Integrity, and Inclusion. 

Additional experience preferred: 

• 5+ years of fitness instructor experience.


• Previous fitness or wellness studio management experience, or similar experience.  


• Experience as a personal trainer and/or experience managing a team of instructors and personal trainers. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• This is a part-time, hourly position with a starting pay rate of $20/hour.


• Scheduled hours are set at 6 per week for administrative tasks.


• In addition, the role requires teaching 1-2+ group fitness classes per week, paid at the group fitness instructor rate.


• There is also an opportunity to work with personal training clients, provided you hold a Certified Personal Trainer certification from a nationally recognized organization. 

Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.