Job Description: Lead Trainer Houston Metro Area

Our client is actively seeking a Lead Trainer to join their team!

Are you ready to be a part of the future of fitness, where traditional workouts break you down and push your body to the limits? Through our client’s functional movement Method and resistance-based equipment, we offer a safe and sustainable workout for “every body”.

What is the role? The Lead Trainer position is a high-profile role, responsible for building and mentoring the trainer team. This person will teach approximately 12-15 classes a week, with an expected 10-15 hours of administrative work weekly. This individual also works closely with studio management, operations, and acts as a liaison to the corporate training team to uphold quality class experiences and continued membership growth. This role will lead trainer recruitment efforts, execute training of new hires (after studio launch), plan and host community events, and engage in marketing, press, influencer, and general PR opportunities to grow brand presence locally. The lead trainer knows how to lead by example and continuously sets the bar for outstanding class experiences.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach a total of 12-15 classes per
• Successfully complete both the Pop Up training and 100-hour immersive training programs to deliver on all components of the client’s class experience
• Serve as an advisor/mentor for the trainer
• Provide ongoing development of trainer team by taking classes and giving feedback to ensure trainer growth.
• Under the direction of corporate, execute training modules for ongoing trainer
• Serve as an expert on programming, client connection, alignment, motivation, music, vocals to embody and model the class experience.
• Maintains product knowledge regarding class packages, promotions, studio conversion and utilization goals.
• Serve as the liaison between talent and operations, including but not limited to advising on member concerns, sound, equipment rotation, strategic schedule optimization, promotional opportunities, community, etc.
• Collaborate with operations team to grow and retain studio memberships through sales initiatives and ensure trainers are doing both their part both pre and post class to drive membership conversion. This may include lead tracking, follow-up with members, and other duties outlined by Studio Management
• Collaborate with the operations team on community events to foster a strong, thriving studio
• Work cross-functionally with marketing on any press, influencer, and external partnerships to grow the brand locally.
• Grow studio social channels in partnership with Social Media Manager/ Studio Manager Execute bi-weekly trainer meetings.
• Remain current in the fitness world, keeping informed of competitive offerings and opportunities for improvement, to ensure market share.
• Participate in outside continued education to keep personal skill level and certifications up to date, as applicable and advised by corporate.
• Other duties and projects as assigned and as

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of group fitness teaching experience with a strong performance record
• Experience teaching in modalities such as Pilates, Barre, Dance, or other mind-body class formats
• Teacher training and management experience
• Experience coaching the ongoing development of trainer teams
• Experience leading successful teacher trainings to ensure high-quality standards
• Comfortable on a mic leading a fast-paced class with loud music and lots of energy in the room
• Comfortable with a highly physical job, where you are often moving upwards of 20 hours/ week
• A high-energy, charismatic teaching style with the ability to coach to various fitness levels
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude where everyone pitches in to grow the bottom line
• A growth mindset with the ability to both receive and give feedback, seeking constant growth and development within our feedback culture
• A rich understanding of safe exercise practices; anatomy, alignment, physiology, and proper movement execution
• Must exemplify our core values and act as a leader within the organization
• Strong communication, organization and time management skills
• Excellent business acumen with an ability to be both strategic and hands-on with staff
• Possess a big picture focus while implementing detailed, systematic work to drive results
• Current trainer certification from accredited certifying bodies, with preference for one of the following NASM, ACE, or AFAA. Specialty certifications are a plus!
• Bachelor’s degree in an exercise related field a plus