FORGE Studio Instructor

Midtown Athletic Club

Bannockburn (IL)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 74,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Midtown club membership

Associate discounts

Professional development support

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with公司4

Paid time off and paid parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Job summary

Midtown Athletic Club is seeking a dynamic FORGE Instructor to lead Megaformer-based workouts on-site at a Midtown location. You’ll deliver high-energy, expertly coached classes on the XFormer, contributing to Midtown’s boutique studio approach and member experience.

As a FORGE Instructor, you will build community, engage members, and drive attendance with your coaching style, energy, and commitment to safety. Compensation ranges per class, plus benefits for eligible team members.

Qualifications

At least one nationally accredited strength training or Reformer/apparatus-based training, or Megaformer/Lagree training.
Strong ability to lead, motivate, and engage groups of varying fitness levels.
Confidence performing in front of groups with energy and presence.
Passion for movement, coaching, and creating meaningful experiences.
Ability to adapt coaching style to individual member needs.
Commitment to ongoing education and development.
Alignment with Midtown's core values: Win together, Glass half-full, Passionate about helping others, Better than yesterday, Kind.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, engaging, and expertly coached FORGE classes using the XFormer and designated equipment.
Build community and participation by developing member relationships and fostering inclusive environments.
Bring FORGE programming to life with consistent coaching style and dynamic energy.
Drive participation and engagement, establishing a recognizable FORGE presence within the club.

Skills

Strength training cert

Group coaching

Public speaking

Coaching presence

Engagement skills

Continuous learning

Value alignment

Job description

About Midtown Midtown exists to inspire people to become their best selves through the power of movement, connection, and belonging. Founded in 1970, Midtown has grown from one tennis club in Chicago to owning and operating eight luxury athletic clubs across the United States and Canada. The Opportunity & Your Impact FORGE is Midtown’s Megaformer-style strength studio, offering a high-intensity, low-impact workout experience. Classes are performed on the XFormer using spring-based resistance, controlled movement, and sustained muscular tension to build total-body strength and endurance. As a FORGE Instructor, you will bring your authentic coaching style, energy, and expertise to every class while driving participation, and creating an experience that motivates members to return consistently.

Job Overview

On site at a Midtown Athletic Club location. Hourly, individual contributor role. Delivers FORGE classes using the XFormer and designated equipment. Works within Midtown’s boutique studio model and programming point of view.

How You’ll Contribute

Deliver exceptional experiences: Lead safe, engaging, and expertly coached classes that combine purposeful programming and meaningful member connection. Build community and participation: Develop member relationships, deliver personal attention, and create an inclusive environment that encourages consistent attendance. Bring FORGE programming to life: Execute each class with consistency and integrity while using your authentic coaching style to create an experience that feels dynamic and motivating. Drive participation and engagement: Build a recognizable presence within the club, encourage consistent attendance, and contribute to the continued growth of Midtown’s studio programs.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

At least one nationally accredited strength training or Personal Training certification, Reformer or apparatus-based training, or previous Megaformer studio or Lagree method training.
Strong ability to lead, motivate, and engage groups of varying fitness levels.
Confidence performing in front of groups, with energy and presence.
Passion for movement, coaching, and creating meaningful experiences.
Ability to adapt coaching style to meet individual member needs.
Commitment to ongoing education and development.
Alignment with Midtown’s core values: Win together, Glass half-full, Passionate about helping others, Better than yesterday, and Kind.

How You’ll Know You’re Successful

Members consistently attend your classes and demonstrate strong engagement. Classes deliver a safe, polished, and consistently on-brand FORGE experience. Members provide positive feedback on coaching, energy, and connection. You build a recognizable presence and engaged FORGE community within the club.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range: $48 - $54 per class. The final offered rate will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Some of the benefits offered to eligible team members include:

Complimentary individual Midtown club membership
Associate discounts, recognition programs, and professional development support
Medical, dental, and vision insurance where applicable
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off and paid parental leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
And more

Please refer to our benefits overview for full details: https://careers.midtown.com/about-us/benefits/

Interview Process Transparency

Within two weeks, the Hiring Manager will review your application. If your experience doesn't align with the needs of the role at this time, we will let you know. If we'd like to move you to the next step of the process, we'll reach out to schedule the first interview. You'll receive an update on your application within 48 hours of each interview. Please note that, depending on the specifics of the role, it may take up to a week to finalize offer decisions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Midtown Athletic Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and to making employment decisions based on skills, experience, and business needs.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply. This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Our Company

We work at Midtown to inspire people to transform their lives—and we do our job well. Our members stay longer than any other major athletic club chain in North America because we are committed to providing resort-like environments, personal attention, and strong communities at every one of our clubs. We believe all three of those pillars start with attracting and growing rock star talent at every level of our organization.

Who We Want

We’re looking for people that share our core values: kind individuals who want to win together, see things as the glass half full, are passionate about helping others, and strive to always be better than yesterday.

Associate Benefits