Group Fitness Coordinator

Fitness Growth Capital; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Fitness Growth Capital in Sterling, VA is seeking a Group Fitness Coordinator who is organized, energetic, and people-focused to oversee the group fitness program at the club. You’ll recruit and coach instructors, craft a balanced schedule, and ensure classes run smoothly while delivering a great member experience.

If you love fitness, excel at scheduling, and can build a strong instructor bench, you’ll thrive here.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in group fitness or fitness operations.
• Current nationally recognized Group Fitness certification preferred.
• Current CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain within onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong, balanced group fitness schedule.
• Recruit, interview, audition, and onboard new instructors.
• Provide feedback and coaching to instructors to ensure quality.
• Monitor coverage and minimize class cancellations.
• Drive member engagement and promote classes and events.

Skills

Organization

Scheduling

Communication

Recruiting

Coaching

Education

Group Fitness certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

We’re looking for an organized, energetic, and people-focused Group Fitness Coordinator to help create an exceptional group fitness experience for our members.

This role is ideal for someone who loves fitness, enjoys developing instructors, and knows how to build a class schedule that members actually want to attend.

As the Group Fitness Coordinator, you’ll help oversee the day-to-day success of the group fitness program at your assigned club(s), including instructor recruitment, scheduling, class quality, coverage, and overall member engagement.

What You’ll Do

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.
• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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.

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.

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to build a fitness community, develop talented instructors, influence the member experience, and help shape the growth of our Group Fitness program.

Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

• Bonus based on performance
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement

Bring the energy. Build the community. Lead the experience.

Fitness Growth Capital (FGC) is looking for high-energy, positive, and passionate people who are ready to bring the vibes, build a career, and make an impact.

Want to combine work, fitness, and fun? You’re in the right place.

At FGC, this isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to grow, level up, and be part of something bigger. We’re all about creating an environment where you can be yourself, push your limits, and have a team behind you every step of the way.

We live and breathe a “No Judgments” culture—inclusive, supportive, and built for everyone. No matter where you’re starting from, you belong here. Our teams are made up of people who lift each other up, celebrate wins together, and bring energy every single day.

And let’s be real—we like to have fun while doing it.

Our clubs are packed with state-of-the-art equipment, high-energy group fitness classes, and next-level amenities like HydroMassage, tanning, and recovery spaces that keep both our members and our team feeling their best. It’s serious fitness… without taking ourselves too seriously.

At FGC, you won’t be left on your own. You’ll get real coaching, real support, and real opportunities to grow. Whether it’s your first step into fitness or your next big leadership move, we’re here to help you build something you’re proud of.

We’re not just building gyms—we’re building strong teams, great careers, and an environment people love being part of.

If you bring the energy, we’ll bring the opportunity.