Head Fitness Coach

Havenwood Academy; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Havenwood Academy in Cedar City, UT seeks a Head Fitness Coach to lead group workouts, set individual goals, and track guest progress within a structured program. You will design inclusive workouts, teach proper technique, and maintain a safe gym environment.

Successful candidates will coordinate with clinical and residential teams to support guests’ fitness and recovery goals, fostering resilience and sustainable movement habits.

Qualifications

• Background leading large exercise groups (10+ individuals).
• Personal trainer certification required.
• Bachelor's/Master's in related field not required but encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured group strength, conditioning, mobility and fitness sessions for guests.
• Meet with guests one-on-one to set goals and track progress.
• Create programming accommodating different abilities and injuries.
• Teach proper technique and maintain safe workout environments.
• Collaborate with clinical and program leaders for guest needs.
• Maintain clean, organized gym and equipment.

Skills

Group workouts

Goal setting

Motivational coaching

Education

Personal trainer certification

Bachelor's or Master's not required

Job description

A Day in the Life

A typical day as the Head Fitness Coach at Havenwood may include:

• Leading structured group strength, conditioning, mobility, and fitness sessions for Havenwood guests (up to 6 group workouts per day).
• Meeting one-on-one with guests to establish individualized fitness goals and identify opportunities for physical growth.
• Tracking progress toward guest fitness goals and helping guests recognize and celebrate meaningful improvement.
• Planning intentional workout programming that accommodates different abilities, fitness levels, injuries, and treatment needs.
• Teaching proper exercise technique and maintaining a physically and emotionally safe workout environment.
• Using physical challenges as opportunities to teach grit, confidence, discipline, emotional regulation, teamwork, and resilience.
• Collaborating with clinical, residential, medical, recreation, and program leaders when individual guest needs require modification or additional support.
• Creating fitness challenges, competitions, milestones, or other experiences that make physical activity engaging and meaningful.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and inspiring gym environment.
• Caring for fitness equipment and identifying equipment or facility needs before they become larger problems.
• Building relationships with guests outside formal workouts and encouraging healthy, sustainable attitudes toward fitness and movement.
• Other duties as assigned

What Does Success Look Like?

Success in the Head Fitness Coach role is defined by guest engagement, measurable growth, intentional programming, strong relationships, and consistent follow-through.

The most critical outcome for this role is:

90% of guests consistently participate in intentional fitness programming and demonstrate measurable progress toward individualized physical wellness goals.

Success also looks like:

• Guests consistently participate in structured fitness programming.
• Each appropriate guest has clear, individualized fitness goals and receives regular coaching toward those goals.
• Guests make fitness progress in regularly measured fitness assessments
• Guest progress is consistently tracked and reviewed.
• Group workouts are engaging, intentional, appropriately challenging, and adaptable to different ability levels.
• Guests increasingly demonstrate confidence, grit, discipline, emotional regulation, and willingness to engage in difficult physical challenges.
• Fitness programming supports the broader treatment and mission of Havenwood.

Qualifications & Experience

• Background/experience leading large exercise groups (10+ individuals)
• Personal trainer or similar certification required
• Relevant education (bachelors/master) in related discipline not required and encouraged

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Salary at $50,00-65,000/year depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Location: Havenwood Cedar City

Benefits include:

• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance