Group Fitness Lead: Build Classes, Develop Instructors

crunch; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Crunch Fitness is looking for an organized, energetic Group Fitness Coordinator to oversee the group fitness program across clubs. You will recruit instructors, schedule classes, and ensure high-quality workouts that members actually attend.

As the coordinator, you will manage day-to-day operations, coverage, and instructor development while driving member engagement and participation. This role offers growth opportunities within the fitness leadership path.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, interview, audition, and onboard new group fitness instructors.
• Build and maintain a reliable instructor bench to ensure appropriate class coverage.
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to instructors.
• Monitor instructor availability and coordinate substitutes when necessary.
• Communicate schedule changes quickly and professionally.
• Help prevent last-minute class cancellations whenever possible.
• 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.

Skills

1-3 years of experience

Group Fitness leadership

Scheduling & coordination

People development

Job description

Crunch Fitness is looking for an organized, energetic Group Fitness Coordinator to oversee the group fitness program across clubs. You will recruit instructors, schedule classes, and ensure high-quality workouts that members actually attend.

As the coordinator, you will manage day-to-day operations, coverage, and instructor development while driving member engagement and participation. This role offers growth opportunities within the fitness leadership path.