Group Fitness Coordinator

Socket.dev; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Group Fitness Coordinator to orchestrate a comprehensive group fitness program across assigned clubs. The role focuses on building a balanced schedule, recruiting and coaching instructors, and ensuring consistent class coverage to maximize member engagement.

You’ll lead scheduling, oversee staff onboarding, and collaborate with club leadership to elevate the group fitness experience and participation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in group fitness or fitness operations.
• Leadership or coordinator-level experience in fitness environments preferred.
• Current CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain within onboarding period.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the group fitness schedule.
• Recruit, interview, audition, and onboard new instructors.
• Own class coverage and coordinate substitutes to minimize cancellations.
• Drive member engagement and promote classes and events.

Skills

Scheduling

Recruiting

Leadership

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

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

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.

Recruit & Develop Instructors

• 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

A successful Group Fitness Coordinator:

• 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.