Role Description: Head Coach - BodyFit Training Strength Fitness Studio

About BodyFit Training (BFT)

BodyFit Training is one of the fastest-growing fitness brands in the world, delivering a science-based comprehensive and FUN method of building and maintaining all-around fitness. As a health and wellness professional, you know that building strength and lean muscle is recognized today as the path to longer, richer and healthier living - at all ages! BFT is group strength training, combined with full body conditioning, agility, cardio, boxing, martial arts - and more - to help our clients stay fit, motivated and coming back to see what's next! BFT is the newest brand from Xponential Fitness, a global leader in studio fitness and a NYSE-listed public company.

BFT programming is comprehensive, periodized strength and conditioning delivered in the most expansive, attractive and well-equipped fitness studios in the US! Unlike other workouts focused on high intensity cardio, BFT is designed to stress every energy system, train all muscle fiber types and work through all planes of movement. While BFT was developed for elite-level athletes, our leadership has made the same top tier training plans and success accessible for everyone desiring of health and wellness. BFT coaches are hands-on fitness experts who create the high-touch, personalized and supportive environment that helps our diverse clients - all of whom have unique experiences in fitness and individualized goals and motivations - to succeed week in and out, month after month, one amazing workout at a time!

Role Overview - Full Time Salaried with Benefits

Energized by helping clients achieve better fitness with the most advanced and balanced fitness programming around? Love to have all the tools and support you need to focus more completely on your clients' success? Want to hire and build an amazing team of coaches to create a vibrant community in Oakland around fitness?

The BFT Head Coach manages and motivates a highly accredited team of professionals who enjoy: building a community, motivating and guiding, actively training, and generously investing energy in each of our members' life journeys. BFT coaches are truly coaches, and the closest thing in group fitness to a 1:1 personal trainer - equal parts inspirational speaker, educator and fitness partner. The Lead Coach sets the gold standard for the studio in all areas of the coaching role, and is responsible overall for ensuring safe, effective and engaging training sessions that keep our members satisfied and referring their friends to us to see why BFT is the program for them too!

This is a tremendous opportunity for the right person join one of the fastest growing fitness companies and brands in the world, to spread the BodyFit Training culture, community and fitness experience to all levels and types of people in the Oakland and East Bay communities. In addition to growth within the East Bay CA franchise, BFT is part of the Xponential fitness family - 2200 fitness studios strong and growing worldwide!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build, direct, motivate and manage/retain a team of 6-8 BFT coaches to deliver the highest-touch and most supportive workout experience in boutique fitness!
• Collaborate openly with studio owner, GM, Marketing and Sales teams to create a premium product and service, and achieve or surpass our business goals
• Create a top-tier end-to-end experience for members, from a warm greeting through proper cool down and verifying their satisfaction and next session is on the books!
• Assist the General manager and studio owner by being the first line of understanding and addressing member concerns
• Oversee the delivery of pre-designed sessions/workouts with groups of up to 36 clients in a fun, high energy, and beautiful studio. Own the ongoing training of the team and successful adoption of each new workout.
• Energize and motivate clients throughout class, connecting with and learning the names and goals of individual members
• Set up equipment and explain session intention and session flows to both prospects and new clients
• Maximize class attendance and retain our clientele through a superior client experience and their measurable success
• Teach clients proper technique before, during and after class to ensure they enjoy a safe and positive experience
• Attend team meetings and required educational presentations including, but not limited to, Head Coach and Fundamentals training and other required continuing education
• Assist sales associates and General Manager with studio tours, demos, and sales and marketing events as needed
• Collaborate effectively and consistently with fellow coaches, Sales and studio Leadership to create a positive work environment in pursuit of our goals and mission
• Be present consistently and reliably, and fully focused while Coaching classes and other coaches. Keep subbing to a minimum.
• Maintain a strong, effective social media presence for our studio to build our brand and increase class following

Qualifications:

• Must have a 4-year degree, preferably in a fitness-related field
• Nationally recognized PT certification PLUS 1-4 years prior management experience creating/delivering training programs and managing other trainers
• Passion for delivering an exceptional boutique fitness experience is a must – as is a passion for and knowledge of strength training
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-energy growth environment with competing and shifting priorities and deadlines. Goal-driven, organized, empathetic and able to work with a variety of personalities and work styles
• Ability to lead others to create a positive inspirational environment that welcomes all people
• Management skills sufficient to hire, develop, oversee and evaluate employees independently and by seeking input from others
• Reputation in the fitness community and ability to attract other trainers is a plus!
• Exceptional communication skills, including the and ability to exude energy AND empathy toward clients and co-workers. Charismatic and engaging in a group environment.
• Must love connecting with your team of certified fitness instructors, as well as clients
• Must have a passion for having fun with clients each day, helping them achieve their fitness and life goals
• Must possess and maintain current CPR/AED certification

Compensation and benefits

• Highly competitive full-time salary, class bonuses, and annual bonus based on individual and company goal achievement
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
• Health and dental insurance, and PTO
• Flexible hours (some weekend work)
• Free branded workout gear for coaching, and 20% discounts on other athleisure clothes
• Career advancement opportunity, within the Bay Area, and across 10 Xponential fitness brands

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