Coach

Industry; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 85,411; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free BFT membership

Discounted merchandise

Paid volunteer time off

Career mobility opportunities

Job summary

A leading fitness brand in Oakland is seeking passionate coaches to deliver exceptional training experiences. Ideal candidates should have a degree in fitness, national PT certification, and experience in motivating clients. In addition to competitive pay of $35-$62 per class, benefits include a supportive culture, free memberships, and career growth opportunities. Join us to inspire a fitness community and help individuals achieve their goals.

Qualifications

• Passion for strength training with various equipment.
• Ability to create a positive and inspirational environment.
• Desire to thrive in a high-energy growth company.

Responsibilities

• Lead group sessions, teaching pre-designed workouts.
• Provide form cues and individualized attention.
• Engage with members to understand their goals.
• Assist studio management and support community events.

Skills

Passion for delivering boutique fitness experience

Ability to connect and motivate clients

Group coaching experience

Strong communication skills

Charismatic and energetic in group settings

Education

4-year degree in a fitness-related field

Nationally recognized PT certification

Job description

Oakland, California, United States BFT Oakland

BodyFit Training is one of the fastest-growing fitness brands in the world, delivering a studio-based training PROGRAM that is both comprehensive and FUN for all experience and fitness levels. As a fitness pro you know that building strength and lean muscle is now recognized as the path to longer and healthier lives! BFT is group strength training and full-body conditioning cardio, mobility, agility, endurance and more to help millions around the world achieve amazing health gains in a supportive and inclusive community. BFT is new to the US market, but was founded in 2017 by 30-year head trainers for professional sports teams. The brand now has more than 300 studios worldwide! If you want to help drive the rollout of the next‑generation of boutique fitness, and strength training as a science, this is YOUR chance!

BFT is a comprehensive, periodized strength and conditioning program delivered in an upscale, attractive and fully-equipped fitness studio. Unlike other brands that deliver random HIIT workouts to burn calories, BodyFit is designed around our 14 focused class types to stress every energy system and all muscle fiber types, and to work the body in all planes of movement. BFT may have been developed for elite-level athletes, but our company has made this top‑tier training accessible to everyone to build all‑round health and fitness. BFT coaches are different: hands‑on support and individualized attention create a high‑touch, personalized and supportive environment that thrills our members – all of whom have unique experiences and individualized goals and motivations – to succeed week in and out one incredible session at a time!

About You

• Energized working in a team environment to help clients achieve better health with the most advanced and balanced fitness routines in the industry?
• Want to become a deep expert in functional fitness, and drive strength training to become adopted widely across the US and the world?
• Enjoy having all the tools and support you need to focus completely on member relationships and success?
• Want to help us build an amazing fitness community in Oakland and the East Bay?

Role Overview

BFT Coaches are highly accredited fitness pros who enjoy actively coaching, building a community; motivating, guiding, and investing energy in each of our members' journeys. They love to be coaches, and the closest thing in group fitness to a 1:1 personal trainer – equal parts inspirational speaker, educator and fitness partner. Join one of the fastest growing fitness brands in the world to spread the BodyFit Training culture, community and training experience to transform how people build fitness.

• Lead and/or support the lead coach to teach pre‑designed periodized and progressive sessions/workouts with groups of up to 36 diverse members in a fun, high energy, and upscale studio atmosphere.
• Be an active participant and hands‑on coach in sessions, providing form cues, demos, and instruction to promote great movement and form across hundreds of functional and supporting exercises.
• Create energizing class sessions, and connect with members on their individual goals and physical needs/challenges as they pursue great health gains!
• Understand and communicate each class intent and session flow to create a safe, fun and positive experience for each member in every class. Anticipate session challenges and be prepared with individual and group modifications.
• Excel at knowing members' names and capabilities, and be able to group them in sessions with peers to ensure the most motivating experience.
• Support a warm welcome environment for all members, and assist in sales conversions by providing high‑touch personal attention for first‑time visitors and prospects, and communicate insights and learnings to the Sales team.
• Promote BFT messaging and make announcements before, during and after class to evangelize our brand and training style, and to build BFT session attendance, member retention and referrals.
• Assist studio management by looking out for and raising/correcting issues that can create poor member experiences. Listen with empathy for, and address or relay, member concerns.
• Support grassroots community events, representing BFT coaching and inspiring people to take a trial class with us.
• Collaborate effectively and consistently with fellow coaches, Sales and studio Leadership to create a team environment in pursuit of our goals and mission.
• Attend team meetings and required training activities, keep certifications current and maintain a learning mindset.
• Assist in studio setup, and take part in cleaning and sanitizing the studio to keep our reputation as the cleanest gym our members have seen.
• Be reliable and on‑time for classes. Communicate responsively your availability for shifts, vacations, etc. Be 100% present and focused while coaching sessions.
• Assist with studio marketing and growth each week by taking action shots of members in our studio, videos of group activity, and promoting members' success toward their goals on social media. Post training tips, share BFT posts and content with your followers, help promote our community!

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering an exceptional boutique fitness experience is a must, as is a passion for strength training with dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells and an array of functional equipment.
• 4‑year degree strongly preferred, ideally in a fitness‑related field.
• Demonstrated ability to connect with and motivate clients/members, knowing their goals and providing health and fitness coaching. Ability to create a positive inspirational environment that engages people of all types. Charismatic, energetic, and motivating in a group environment.
• Nationally recognized PT certification with active CPR/AED certifications. 1‑year or more prior coaching experience in a group setting preferred.
• Desire to deliver a top‑tier fitness experience, ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and high‑energy growth company environment.
• Must love connecting with people and have a passion for helping them achieve their fitness and life goals each day.

Compensation and Benefits

• Open to Part Time and Full Time candidates.
• Highly competitive pay structure including hourly base class rate, class bonuses based on class attendance you will influence: $35‑62 per class depending on tenure, class attendance and retention.
• Company 401K and sick time benefits.
• Free BFT coach apparel, discounted BFT and Lulu merchandise. Free BFT membership, friends and family membership discounts.
• Paid volunteer time off to give back to our community.
  Paid initial BFT online and in‑person training, plus ongoing refreshers.
  Fun, supportive, team‑based culture to learn and grow your skills and impact in fitness. Career mobility within BodyFit globally, and other Xponential Fitness boutique brands.