Group Fitness Director

US Fitness; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Club membership

Training discounts

Referral bonus

Continuing education

Full-time benefits

Job summary

US Fitness is seeking a dynamic Group Fitness Program Lead to shape the class experience, develop instructors, and schedule sessions that excite beginners and regulars alike. You will recruit, mentor, and evaluate talent while ensuring consistent, high energy delivery.

You will optimize schedules for performance, track attendance and capacity, and maintain safety and certifications. This role requires strong communication, organization, and a member-first mindset, with flexibility for early

Qualifications

• National group fitness certifications required.
• Proven experience leading group fitness programs and teams.
• Familiarity with scheduling systems and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a monthly group fitness schedule that meets diverse member needs.
• Recruit, audition, hire, onboard, coach, evaluate, and manage instructors.
• Ensure proper class coverage and teach within monthly limits.
• Communicate class changes and coordinate quarterly department events.
• Observe classes, conduct quarterly evaluations and maintain staff certifications.
• Track attendance, analyze capacity and cost per head to improve results.
• Maintain online schedule, instructor roster, payroll submissions, and equipment requests.

Skills

Leadership

Instructor coaching

Communication

Scheduling

People management

Attendance tracking

Education

National group fitness certifications

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

We're looking for a dynamic leader to own our Group Fitness program-shaping the class experience, developing instructors, and delivering a schedule that excites beginners and loyal regulars alike. You'll recruit and mentor talent, optimize the schedule for performance, and champion a culture that delivers the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time.

What You'll Do

• Program Leadership: Build and maintain a monthly group fitness schedule that meets diverse member needs; promote cross-training and new formats.
• Team Management: Recruit, audition, hire, onboard, coach, evaluate, and manage instructors; lead regular department meetings and continuing education.
• Operations & Coverage: Ensure proper class coverage (subs/backup), teach classes as needed within monthly limits, and keep front desk and members informed of updates.
• Member Experience: Communicate class changes and announcements; coordinate and promote at least one department event per quarter.
• Quality & Compliance: Observe classes, deliver quarterly evaluations, maintain current certifications for all staff, and uphold safety standards and reporting.
• Data & Performance: Track attendance for every class; analyze capacity, cost per head, and usage trends to improve results.
• Systems & Admin: Maintain the online schedule, instructor roster, and payroll submissions; manage inventory and equipment repair requests.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated success leading group fitness programs and teams.
• National group fitness certifications; experience auditing classes and delivering instructor development.
• Familiarity with fitness scheduling systems and KPI tracking (attendance, capacity, cost per head).
• Excellent communication, coaching, and people leadership skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail; comfortable with scheduling and basic reporting.
• Member-first mindset with the ability to handle challenging situations with tact.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as business needs require.

Benefits & Perks

• Complimentary club membership + guest privileges
• Discounts on training, spa services, programs, and apparel
• Employee referral bonus
• In-house Certification + Continuing Education
• Full-Time Only: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off

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