Fitness Growth Capital (FGC) operates Crunch Fitness franchise locations and supports teams focused on delivering an outstanding member experience.


POSITION SUMMARY

The Group Fitness Coordinator helps create an exceptional group fitness experience for members by overseeing the day-to-day success of the group fitness program at assigned club(s). This role supports instructor recruitment and development, class scheduling, coverage, class quality, and member engagement. The ideal candidate is organized, energetic, and people-focused, with a passion for fitness and building a strong group fitness community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Build & Manage the Group Fitness Schedule

·       Create and maintain a strong, balanced group fitness schedule.

·       Schedule classes based on member demand, attendance, peak club hours, and instructor availability.

·       Make seasonal schedule adjustments and recommend new classes or time slots when opportunities arise.

·       Ensure classes remain properly staffed and minimize cancellations.

Recruit & Develop Instructors

·       Help recruit, interview, audition, and onboard new group fitness instructors.

·       Build and maintain a reliable instructor bench to ensure appropriate class coverage.

·       Help new instructors understand expectations, systems, and club standards.

·       Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to instructors.

Own Class Coverage

·       Monitor instructor availability and coordinate substitutes when necessary.

·       Communicate schedule changes quickly and professionally.

·       Help prevent last-minute class cancellations whenever possible.

Drive Member Engagement

·       Create an energetic and welcoming group fitness environment.

·       Get to know what members enjoy and use feedback to improve the schedule.

·       Help promote classes, special events, launches, and new instructors.

·       Partner with club leadership to increase class participation and awareness.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       1–3 years of experience in group fitness, fitness operations, fitness management, recreation, hospitality, or a similar people-focused environment preferred.

·       Previous experience as a Group Fitness Instructor, Lead Instructor, Fitness Coordinator, or similar leadership role strongly preferred.

·       Current nationally recognized Group Fitness certification preferred.

·       Current CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain certification within the required onboarding period.


WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

·       Passion for fitness and creating a great member experience.

·       Strong organization and scheduling skills.

·       Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

·       Comfortable recruiting, interviewing, and coaching instructors.

·       Able to solve scheduling issues quickly and stay organized in a fast-moving environment.

·       Dependable, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership.

·       Previous group fitness, fitness management, instructor, or leadership experience preferred.

·       Group Fitness certification or experience teaching classes is a plus.


SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Schedule is based on club and group fitness program needs. The role may require flexibility to support class schedules, instructor availability, and member engagement.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Fitness Growth Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.


WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

·       Maintains a consistent and reliable class schedule.

·       Builds a strong team of qualified instructors.

·       Keeps class cancellations to a minimum.

·       Identifies and fills staffing gaps before they become problems.

·       Uses attendance and member feedback to continuously improve the schedule.

·       Creates strong communication between instructors and club leadership.

·       Helps increase participation and excitement around group fitness.

·       Makes members look forward to coming back for their next class.