Group Exercise Director

ACAC - ATLANTIC COAST ATHLETIC CLUBS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary family acac membership

Mission-driven, fun-loving team

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Job summary

ACAC - Atlantic Coast Athletic Clubs in Richmond, VA is seeking a dynamic Group Exercise Program Manager to lead from the front, inspire our members through movement and motivation, and build a welcoming fitness community.

Responsibilities include guiding instructors, creating diverse class schedules, planning programs and events, tracking attendance, and managing studio operations and budgets. This exempt role reports to the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Current AFAA or ACE Group Fitness Certification or fitness-related degree with 1 specialty cert.
• Passion for group fitness and ability to lead and energize a team.
• Strong communication skills and sense of humor.
• Experience supervising teams and scheduling staff.
• Comfortable with budgeting and reporting (spreadsheets don’t scare you).
• Physically capable to teach, demo, and join classes when needed.

Responsibilities

• Be the heartbeat of the group exercise program across modalities (yoga, aqua, indoor cycling).
• Lead and support a stellar team of instructors (hire, train, motivate).
• Build and maintain diverse, balanced class schedules loved by members.
• Plan and promote programs, challenges, and events.
• Stay current with group fitness trends and keep energy high through seasons.
• Support members and instructors during changes.
• Track attendance and use data to inform decisions.
• Keep studios clean, safe, and stocked for moving classes.
• Manage costs and vendor relationships as budget boss.
• Collaborate across departments to shine the club.

Skills

AFAA/ACE cert

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

Fitness-related degree

1 specialty cert (Indoor Cycling/Yoga/Barre, etc.)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Description

At acac , we don't just believe in fitness - we believe in building a community that supports wellness and helps people live their best. We're looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Group Exercise Program Manager who's ready to lead from the front, bring people together, and inspire our members through movement and motivation.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: General Manager

Lets Move - Together!

What You’ll Be Rockin’ & Rollin’ With (a.k.a. Responsibilities):

• Be the heartbeat of our group exercise program - from yoga to aqua to indoor cycling
• Lead and support a stellar team of instructors (hire, train, motivate, repeat!)
• Build and maintain fun, diverse, and balanced class schedules that members love
• Plan and promote exciting programs, challenges, and events
• Keep a pulse on trends in group fitness and bring the energy to every season
• Step in to support members and instructors when unexpected changes hit
• Track attendance and use data to fuel smarter decisions
• Make sure studios are clean, safe, and fully stocked with everything we need to move
• Be a budget boss - manage costs and vendor relationships wisely
• Collaborate across departments to make the whole club shine

Requirements

The Must-Haves:

• Current AFAA or ACE Group Fitness Certification or fitness related degree + 1 specialty cert (Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Barre, Zumba, etc.)
• A passion for group fitness and a natural ability to lead and energize a team
• Stellar communication skills and a great sense of humor
• Experience supervising teams and scheduling staff
• Comfortable with budgeting and reporting (spreadsheets don't scare you)
• You walk the talk - strong physical ability to teach, demo, and jump into class if needed
• Schedule flexibility to support peak times, which may include some mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Organized, prepared, and ready to make things happen

Perks of the Position:

• Complimentary family acac membership - yep, all the workouts you want
• Work with a mission-driven, fun-loving team
• Opportunities to grow within a thriving wellness company
• Be part of something that changes lives every day

Company Expectations

• Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
• Park in team member designated areas
• Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep club neat and clean
• Attend mandatory Personal Training meetings
• Assist with Service Days, as assigned by Supervisor
• Assist with club programs, special events, or activities, as assigned by Supervisor
• Promptly respond to work-related correspondence
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver outstanding service to members and guests, following acac's Five*Star principles

More Than Just a Job:

At acac , we believe everyone deserves to live their best. That starts with our team. You'll play a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and energetic environment where our members feel like family. If you've got a passion for fitness and a love for leadership, we want you on our team.

acac is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.