Head Coach and Studio Manager

CMN GND Studio; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of training program

Direct collaboration with owner

Welcoming Windsor community

Barbados Slim Coffee out the front

Job summary

CMN GND Studio in Windsor, Melbourne is seeking a Head Coach & Studio Manager to lead our coaching team and shape the member experience on the training floor.

This full-time role blends coaching, programming, member engagement and studio operations, giving you ownership over the training block and how sessions run.

You’ll mentor staff, recruit and retain members, implement progressive training plans, and collaborate with the owner to grow a welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Qualified fitness certifications with practical coaching experience.
• Experience leading a coaching team and delivering progressive programs.
• Strong communication and member relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging small-group strength sessions with coaching and technique guidance.
• Develop structured training blocks and progression for varied abilities.
• Build retention through member engagement and onboarding guidance.
• Lead coaching team and coordinate session coverage.
• Oversee studio operations and day-to-day admin.

Skills

Coaching

Programming

Member engagement

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Member relationship management

Booking systems

Education

Certificate III in Fitness

Certificate IV in Fitness

First Aid & CPR certification

Tools

Booking systems

CRM / member management systems

Job description

Head Coach & Studio Manager

CMN GND Studio | Windsor, Melbourne | Full-time

Lead the coaching. Shape the community.

Love coaching, building relationships and helping people get stronger? Ready to take ownership of a studio’s training experience?

We’re looking for a Head Coach & Studio Manager to lead CMN GND Studio in Windsor.

Our philosophy is simple: Train Hard. Stay Grounded. We’re a community-focused strength and conditioning studio built around quality coaching, purposeful programming and an encouraging atmosphere.

This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for what happens on the training floor and how members experience the studio.

The role

You’ll work full-time across five days, with time allocated to coaching, programming, member engagement and studio operations. Early starts are part of the role, with the roster discussed during recruitment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coaching: Deliver engaging small-group strength and conditioning sessions, providing individual guidance, technique correction and appropriate exercise modifications.

• Programming: Develop and manage structured training blocks, including progression, session plans, testing and adjustments for different abilities.

• Member retention: Build relationships, monitor attendance, follow up with disengaged members and help people stay consistent with their training.

• New member experience: Welcome trial participants, understand their goals and guide them through onboarding and membership options.

• Team leadership: Set coaching standards, support casual coaches and coordinate session coverage and handovers.

• Studio operations: Keep the studio clean, organised and ready to train, monitor equipment and manage day-to-day administration.

• Community and growth: Work with the owner on studio events, member feedback and practical initiatives that attract and retain members.

About you

You’re a confident coach who enjoys taking responsibility and following through. You can bring energy to a session, make a beginner feel comfortable and give an experienced member a meaningful challenge.

You’ll bring:

• Certificate III and IV in Fitness, or relevant equivalent qualifications.

• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

• Experience coaching strength and conditioning in a group environment.

• The ability to write purposeful, progressive training programs.

• Strong communication, organisation and member relationship skills.

• Confidence using booking systems and tracking member follow-up.

• A practical approach to leadership and studio operations.

Previous experience as a head coach or studio manager is highly regarded. We’re also open to an experienced coach ready to step into a leadership role.

What we offer

• A full-time position with paid time allocated to programming, member engagement and administration.

• Remuneration based on experience and the responsibilities of the role.

• Ownership of the training program and an opportunity to shape the member experience.

• Direct collaboration with the owner and scope to contribute ideas.

• A welcoming community in Windsor, with Barbados Slim Coffee out the front.

No mirrors. No egos. Just great coaching and a community worth showing up for.