Group Fitness Manager - Crunch Fitness

CR Holdings•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Group Fitness Manager Here We GROW Again! Are you a passionate Group Fitness Manager ready to lead from the front and leave average in the past? With 90+ clubs open and 100+ more on the way , Crunch Fitness is in the middle of one of the greatest growth stories in the fitness industry. This role offers the chance to grow your career, elevate others, and be part of something bigger. Why Crunch? Crunch isn’t just a gym, it’s a movement. We believe in making serious exercise fun while pioneering a No Judgments philosophy. When you join our team, you’ll inspire members to reach their goals, grow your career, and become part of a culture that reinvests in people and clubs to stay ahead of the industry. Job Summary As a Group Fitness Manager , you’ll oversee the performance and growth of our group fitness program across multiple locations. You will drive class engagement, manage scheduling, recruit and develop top instructors, and ensure every class represents the high-energy Crunch brand. This role combines leadership, accountability, and hands-on instruction to deliver an exceptional member experience while meeting key business metrics in retention, recruiting, and participation growth.

Requirements

Outgoing, team-oriented leader with a passion for fitness and personal growth.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Service-minded professional who goes above and beyond.
Experience teaching diverse class types and levels.
Ability to travel as needed.
Valid CPR certification.
Nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification (AFAA, ACE, or NASM preferred).

Responsibilities

Drive class performance by increasing participation and executing quarterly schedule updates in alignment with VP of Group Fitness expectations
Conduct regular club visits to support operations, ensure proper class sign-up/sign-in procedures, and maintain studio standards
Oversee instructor lifecycle including recruiting, auditioning, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and ongoing performance management
Ensure all classes are staffed with qualified, corporately trained instructors and represented professionally at all times
Manage communication and scheduling through Netgym, including sub requests and instructor updates
Lead instructor development through certification workshops, regional trainings, quarterly meetings, and annual evaluations
Maintain accurate reporting and submit weekly/monthly updates, including class count reconciliation and performance tracking
Support operational excellence by maintaining studio equipment, managing budgets, and partnering with club leadership (GM, PTM, Area/District leaders) as One Team