Group Fitness Lead Instructor

Crunch Fitness•Southington, CT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Lead Instructor reports to the Director of Group Fitness and supports the day-to-day operations of the Group Fitness program to deliver a consistent, on-brand member experience. This role leads and supports instructors, maintains schedule quality and class coverage, and ensures administrative accuracy across systems. Crunch Fitness is looking for energetic, enthusiastic people that are passionate about health and fitness to join our team. Working at Crunch is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to inspire others to reach their fitness goals. Our ‘No Judgments’ philosophy attracts a diverse and welcoming group of professionals and makes Crunch an amazing company to work for. Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments.

Requirements

Current CPR certification required; must maintain active Group Fitness certification from a nationally accredited provider (or approved equivalent).
Experience teaching group fitness classes and supporting operational needs in a fitness environment.
Strong communication skills; able to respond promptly, follow through, and work effectively with club leadership and a distributed instructor team.
Comfortable using scheduling/HR and club systems (e.g., hiring platform, class management, scheduling, analytics).
Regular weekly onsite club visits in addition to any classes taught.
Ability to work evenings/weekends as needed to support schedule coverage and events.

Responsibilities

Model and uphold Crunch policies, procedures, and brand standards.
Serve as the primary local leader for the instructor team; build engagement, alignment, and accountability.
Support hiring and onboarding of instructors, including orientation to club operations and required learning modules.
Maintain instructor records (contact information, home club, skills, certifications, wage data) and required profiles in company systems.
Support schedule execution and class coverage, including substitutions, cancellations, and communication with club leadership and the GX Director.
Monitor participation and class quality, escalating concerns as needed.
Coach and correct performance issues in coordination with the GX Director and Human Resources.
Support administrative accuracy (attendance reconciliation, payroll readiness, and required documentation).
Maintain Group Fitness spaces and equipment standards; report facility/equipment issues and support inventory processes.