Group Fitness Director

US Fitness Holdings•Bel Air, MD

About The Position

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to own our Group Fitness program—shaping the class experience, developing instructors, and delivering a schedule that excites beginners and loyal regulars alike. You’ll recruit and mentor talent, optimize the schedule for performance, and champion a culture that delivers the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time.

Requirements

Demonstrated success leading group fitness programs and teams.
National group fitness certifications; experience auditing classes and delivering instructor development.
Familiarity with fitness scheduling systems and KPI tracking (attendance, capacity, cost per head).
Excellent communication, coaching, and people leadership skills.
Strong organization and attention to detail; comfortable with scheduling and basic reporting.
Member-first mindset with the ability to handle challenging situations with tact.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a monthly group fitness schedule that meets diverse member needs; promote cross-training and new formats.
Recruit, audition, hire, onboard, coach, evaluate, and manage instructors; lead regular department meetings and continuing education.
Ensure proper class coverage (subs/backup), teach classes as needed within monthly limits, and keep front desk and members informed of updates.
Communicate class changes and announcements; coordinate and promote at least one department event per quarter.
Observe classes, deliver quarterly evaluations, maintain current certifications for all staff, and uphold safety standards and reporting.
Track attendance for every class; analyze capacity, cost per head, and usage trends to improve results.
Maintain the online schedule, instructor roster, and payroll submissions; manage inventory and equipment repair requests.