Group Exercise & Member Experience Director

Position Summary

The Group Exercise & Member Experience Director is responsible for leading and growing a dynamic group exercise program while creating a strong sense of community and connection among members.

This position oversees a group exercise schedule of approximately 75+ classes per week, including instructor recruitment, hiring, scheduling, coverage, payroll, performance management, and program development. The Director will also serve as a visible and engaging presence throughout the facility, helping to coordinate member social events, activities, and initiatives that enhance the overall member experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a group exercise program of approximately 75+ classes per week.


• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, schedule, and manage group exercise instructors.


• Maintain class coverage and secure qualified substitutes as needed.


• Manage departmental payroll, including reviewing instructor hours, ensuring accuracy, and submitting payroll in a timely manner.


• Be available to teach classes and provide substitute coverage as needed, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.


• Monitor class attendance, member feedback, instructor performance, and overall program quality.


• Develop and implement new classes, programs, and initiatives based on member interests and industry trends.


• Conduct regular instructor communication, meetings, training, and performance feedback.


• Serve as a highly visible, approachable, and energetic presence throughout the facility.


• Build strong relationships with members and create a welcoming, social, and inclusive community.


• Coordinate member social events, wellness activities, challenges, and other community-building initiatives.


• Collaborate with other departments to promote programs and create a consistent, high-quality member experience.


• Ensure classes and programs meet facility safety, certification, and professional standards.

Required Qualifications

• Nationally recognized group exercise certification required.


• Previous group exercise teaching experience required.


• Must be available to teach and provide substitute coverage during mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.


• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.


• Strong organizational, communication, scheduling, and administrative skills.


• Experience managing payroll preferred.


• Highly energetic, outgoing, personable, and comfortable engaging with members and staff.


• Passion for fitness, wellness, and creating a strong sense of community.

Ideal Candidate

A people-focused fitness leader who is organized, energetic, approachable, and passionate about creating an exceptional member experience. This person should be equally comfortable managing a large instructor team, building a class schedule, handling payroll, teaching a class, and walking through the facility connecting with members