Market Talent Lead

Barry's•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

The Market Talent Lead (MTL) is a regional leader, Barry’s culture ambassador, and class-programming guide for the Talent team. The role develops instructors, supports consistent delivery of Barry’s signature WOW experience, recruits and trains talent, and teaches regularly scheduled Red Room classes. The MTL builds supportive relationships through approachability, effective communication, and reliable follow-through. Relocation assistance is available for candidates currently based outside Winter Park. The position requires a full-time schedule of at least 40 hours per week, five days per week, with a flexible schedule that includes weekend availability. The MTL works with instructors, Talent Leadership, Marketing, and studio management to support instructor performance, uphold programming and brand standards, and foster Barry’s culture across the region.

Requirements

Availability to work full time, at least 40 hours per week and five days per week, on a flexible schedule that includes weekends.
Current instructor or personal training certification, CPR certification, and 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 in 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 success delivering classes.
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, and a record as a leader in the regional fitness community; must also meet the other listed requirements, excluding Barry’s-specific criteria.
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 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 think creatively and respond promptly to predictable and unpredictable workplace issues, work effectively as part of a team, and understand and assess the financial impact of decisions.

Responsibilities

Coach instructors in developing and delivering signature Red Room classes through effective programming, inclusive music and playlists, and engaging workouts.
Help instructors build community through studio and out-of-studio engagement, including effective use of social media.
Partner with Marketing to help instructors develop a brand-aligned social media presence and personal marketing strategy.
Partner with instructors to create programming aligned with Barry’s guidelines and address programming issues affecting growth or performance.
Meet weekly with the Director of Instructor Talent (DOIT) to discuss instructor performance, opportunities, and Mission, Vision, and Values alignment.
Conduct one team-building event per quarter with the DOIT and execute updated programming guidelines provided by Talent Leadership.
Complete one WOW Experience Evaluation each week and hold a formal 30-minute follow-up coaching meeting.
Ensure instructors with less than one year of tenure are evaluated quarterly and instructors 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.
Help ensure all instructors in the region consistently deliver a WOW class and participate in schedule optimization when requested.
Serve as the first contact for instructor candidates in the region and develop and manage a talent pipeline.
When actively recruiting, regularly take classes outside Barry’s and source at least one qualified instructor 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, consistent brand feedback.
Manage pre-training and post-training support for new instructors.
Teach a schedule of at least 12 regularly scheduled Red Room classes per week, adjusted according to studio size, schedule, and 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 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.
Model Barry’s brand and programming standards in every class, mentor new instructors, embody Barry’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and promote company culture across the region.
Maintain regular, consistent, and reliable workplace attendance and effectively lead and manage subordinate employees.