Market Talent Lead

Barry's•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Market Talent Lead (MTL) serves as a leader, Barry’s culture ambassador, and class programming guide for their regional Talent team. The role supports Instructor development, helps deliver a consistent WOW experience, builds supportive relationships, and promotes Barry’s Mission, Vision, and Values across the region. Relocation assistance is available for candidates currently based outside Fort Lauderdale. The MTL teaches at least 12 regularly scheduled Red Room classes per week, with the schedule flexed according to studio size, class schedules, and business needs. They also develop and recruit Instructor talent, lead new Instructor training, evaluate class experiences, coach instructors, and coordinate regional team-building and development activities. The position requires a full-time schedule of at least 40 hours per week across five days, with a flexible schedule that includes weekend availability.

Requirements

Availability to work full-time, at least 40 hours per week, five days per week, with a flexible schedule that includes weekends.
Must hold and maintain an Instructor or personal training certification and CPR certification.
Experience leading group training or working as a personal trainer.
Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
Outstanding communication and people skills.
Familiarity with MS Office, Google Suite, and various business software.
Performance within the top 50% among peers.
No Mission, Vision, and Values issues or disciplinary actions within the last 12 months.
Relevant fitness-teaching experience and a proven track record of successful delivery.
For internal candidates: at least one year of tenure at Barry’s and at least 576 classes taught.
For external candidates: at least two years of relevant group fitness teaching experience outside Barry’s, with a demonstrated track record of success.
Ability to maintain regular, consistent, and reliable workplace attendance.
Ability to routinely sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull 20 pounds, and to type, speak, read, and write for up to eight hours per day, five days per week.
Ability to work on or use a telephone and computer for up to eight hours per day, five days per week.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with coworkers, customers, clients, and vendors.
Ability to effectively lead and manage subordinate employees.
Ability to think creatively and respond promptly to predictable and unpredictable workplace issues.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to understand, consider, and assess the financial impact of decisions.

Nice To Haves

A position as a proven leader in the regional fitness community.

Responsibilities

Support Instructor development in programming, inclusive music and playlisting, community building, client engagement, and delivery of a signature Red Room class experience.
Coach Instructors on effective social media and personal marketing practices aligned with Barry’s marketing and branding strategy, in partnership with Marketing.
Partner with Instructors to create programming that follows Barry’s guidelines and address programming issues affecting their growth, development, or performance.
Meet weekly with the Director of Instructor Talent to discuss Instructor performance, opportunities, and Mission, Vision, and Values alignment issues.
Conduct one team-building event per quarter in partnership with the Director of Instructor Talent.
Implement new programming guidelines as directed by Talent Leadership.
Complete one WOW Experience Evaluation per week and conduct a formal 30-minute follow-up coaching meeting.
Ensure assigned Instructors with less than one year of tenure are evaluated quarterly and those with more than one year of tenure are evaluated bi-annually.
Conduct two to four informal 30-minute Instructor touch-base meetings per month to support growth and development.
Ensure Instructors in the region consistently deliver a WOW class and participate in schedule optimization when requested.
Serve as the first contact for prospective Instructor candidates in the region and actively develop and manage a talent pipeline.
When actively recruiting, regularly attend classes outside Barry’s and source at least one qualified candidate per month.
Partner with Talent Leadership to select Instructors, including participating in interviews, auditions, and test-out classes.
Lead regional new Instructor training, deliver the curriculum, and provide clear and consistent brand feedback.
Manage pre-training and post-training processes to support new Instructors.
Teach a minimum of 12 regularly scheduled Red Room classes per week, subject to adjustment based on business needs.
Conduct one Instructor team meeting per month to review performance and provide training and business-related support.
Host one Barry’s Bonding activity per quarter.
Take one to two classes per week, rotating across studios and Instructors, to provide timely feedback on programming and the WOW experience.
Work cross-functionally with the Director of Instructor Talent Management, Talent Leadership, and studio management, and attend required meetings.
Demonstrate excellent programming and brand standards in every class and mentor new Instructors by encouraging them to attend the MTL’s classes and providing follow-up support.
Embody Barry’s Mission, Vision, and Values and promote company culture throughout the region.
Teach an exceptional, signature Barry’s WOW EXPERIENCE class.