Group Exercise Manager

Fitometry Health Club•Ridgewood, NJ

7d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Fitometry Health Club is seeking a Group Exercise Manager to recruit, train, and develop exceptional instructors and build a team that delivers welcoming, challenging, and supportive classes. The role combines instructor team development with responsibility for class quality, member experience, programming, and department performance. The manager will create a structured onboarding and development process, set teaching and studio standards, observe classes, coach instructors, and address performance issues. They will also build a balanced class schedule informed by member interests, attendance, instructor strengths, and studio capacity; monitor participation and feedback; and collaborate with operations, marketing, and member engagement teams to promote classes and help members find suitable options. The position is available part-time or full-time. Compensation is base plus bonus, with a stated rate of $25–$35 per hour.

Requirements

Experience leading group fitness programs, developing instructors, or managing a fitness team.
Demonstrated ability to recruit, evaluate, and coach instructors.
Strong teaching skills.
Current nationally recognized group fitness certification.
Current CPR/AED certification.
Knowledge of exercise technique, class programming, modifications, and safe instruction.
Confidence in giving constructive feedback, upholding standards, and addressing underperformance.
Strong organization, communication, and follow-through.
Availability to observe and support classes during peak morning, evening, and weekend periods.

Nice To Haves

Relevant specialty certifications.
Experience with immersive cycling, connected fitness, or licensed group exercise programs.

Responsibilities

Proactively recruit instructors across strength, cardio, cycling, and mind-body formats, and maintain an ongoing candidate pipeline.
Conduct interviews and practical auditions to evaluate teaching, coaching, energy, professionalism, and alignment with service standards.
Maintain a dependable substitute roster and ensure consistent class coverage.
Create a structured instructor onboarding process.
Train instructors in class design, cueing, modifications, member engagement, and safe exercise delivery.
Establish standards for preparation, punctuality, music, studio readiness, and member interaction.
Observe classes regularly and provide specific, actionable feedback.
Lead coaching sessions, workshops, and team meetings; address performance gaps and recognize strong performance.
Help instructors create classes that welcome beginners and appropriately challenge experienced participants.
Coach instructors to learn members’ names, recognize progress, foster belonging, and help members build consistent routines.
Gather member feedback and use it to improve instruction and programming.
Maintain an engaging, professional experience across classes and studios.
Develop a balanced schedule based on member interests, attendance patterns, instructor strengths, and studio capacity.
Create complementary class options across strength, cardio, and mind-body training.
Monitor attendance, repeat participation, class feedback, instructor reliability, and coverage, and use insights to improve scheduling and participation.
Partner with operations, marketing, and member engagement teams to promote classes and introduce members to suitable options.