Group Fitness Manager

Crunch Fitness; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Free Crunch membership

Education opportunities

Team culture

Career growth

Job summary

Crunch Fitness in the McKinney area seeks a Group Fitness Manager to oversee our group fitness program across multiple clubs. You will drive class engagement, manage scheduling, recruit and develop top instructors, and ensure every class reflects Crunch’s high-energy brand.

You will lead with accountability, travel to clubs as needed, and drive metrics in retention, recruitment, and participation growth. Join a dynamic, growth-driven team and help shape the fitness experience.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, team-oriented leader with a fitness passion.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience teaching diverse class types and levels.
• Valid CPR certification and ability to travel.
• Nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive class performance by increasing participation and updating schedules.
• Support operations during club visits and maintain studio standards.
• Oversee instructor lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and coaching.
• Ensure classes are staffed with qualified, corporately trained instructors.
• Manage Netgym communications and scheduling updates.
• Lead instructor development through trainings and evaluations.
• Maintain reporting and track class counts and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Public speaking

Travel availability

CPR certification

Group fitness instruction

Education

Group Fitness Certification (AFAA/ACE/NASM)

Job description

Group Fitness Manager- McKinney Area

Here We GROW Again!

Are you a passionate Group Fitness Manager ready to lead from the front and leave average in the past? With 95+ clubs open and 100+ more on the way, Crunch Fitness is in the middle of one of the greatest growth stories in the fitness industry. This role offers the chance to grow your career, elevate others, and be part of something bigger.

Why Crunch?

Crunch isn’t just a gym, it’s a movement. We believe in making serious exercise fun while pioneering a No Judgments philosophy. When you join our team, you’ll inspire members to reach their goals, grow your career, and become part of a culture that reinvests in people and clubs to stay ahead of the industry.

Job Summary

As a Group Fitness Manager, you’ll oversee the performance and growth of our group fitness program across multiple locations. You will drive class engagement, manage scheduling, recruit and develop top instructors, and ensure every class represents the high-energy Crunch brand. This role combines leadership, accountability, and hands-on instruction to deliver an exceptional member experience while meeting key business metrics in retention, recruiting, and participation growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive class performance by increasing participation and executing quarterly schedule updates in alignment with VP of Group Fitness expectations
• Conduct regular club visits to support operations, ensure proper class sign-up/sign-in procedures, and maintain studio standards
• Oversee instructor lifecycle including recruiting, auditioning, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and ongoing performance management
• Ensure all classes are staffed with qualified, corporately trained instructors and represented professionally at all times
• Manage communication and scheduling through Netgym, including sub requests and instructor updates
• Lead instructor development through certification workshops, regional trainings, quarterly meetings, and annual evaluations
• Maintain accurate reporting and submit weekly/monthly updates, including class count reconciliation and performance tracking
• Support operational excellence by maintaining studio equipment, managing budgets, and partnering with club leadership (GM, PTM, Area/District leaders) as One Team

What We Look For

• Outgoing, team-oriented leader with a passion for fitness and personal growth.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Service-minded professional who goes above and beyond.
• Experience teaching diverse class types and levels.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification (AFAA, ACE, or NASM preferred).

The Ways You Can Benefit

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Free Crunch membership & discounted personal training
• Ongoing education and development opportunities
• Dynamic, high-energy team culture
• Career growth in one of the fastest-growing fitness companies

About CR Fitness

CR Fitness is a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness. The company is rapidly expanding its club footprint throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Arizona and is led by a veteran management team with over one hundred years of combined experience in the fitness industry. With a comprehensive fitness offering and affordable price point, Crunch Fitness offers unmatched value to its members regardless of fitness level and is well positioned to take advantage of consumers’ increasing focus on health and wellness.

Crunch Fitness is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.