RIDE Market Talent Lead

Barry's•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$30 - $38

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 supports Instructor development and performance, provides coaching on programming and client engagement, and helps ensure classes deliver Barry’s signature WOW experience. The MTL also recruits and trains Instructors, conducts evaluations and team-building activities, and teaches a regular schedule of Red Room classes. Relocation assistance is available if the candidate is currently based outside West Hollywood.

Requirements

Availability for full-time work of at least 40 hours per week, five days per week, with a flexible schedule that includes weekend availability.
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 in the top 50% among peers.
No MVV issues or disciplinary actions within the past 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; a proven leader in the regional fitness community; and all other listed requirements except 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 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, work as part of a team, and think creatively and respond promptly to predictable and unpredictable workplace issues.
Ability to understand, consider, and assess the financial impact of decisions.

Responsibilities

Coach Instructors on developing signature Red Room classes through effective programming, inclusive music and playlisting, and engaging workouts.
Coach Instructors on building community through client engagement inside and outside the studio, including appropriate use of social media.
Partner with Marketing to help Instructors develop a brand-aligned social media presence and personal marketing strategy.
Work with Instructors to create programming aligned with Barry’s guidelines and address programming issues affecting their development or performance.
Meet weekly with the Director of Instructor Talent (DOIT) to discuss Instructor performance, development opportunities, and Mission, Vision, Values (MVV) alignment.
Conduct one Instructor team-building event per quarter with the DOIT and implement new programming guidelines from Talent Leadership.
Complete one WOW Experience Evaluation per week and conduct a formal 30-minute follow-up coaching meeting.
Evaluate assigned Instructors with less than one year of tenure quarterly and those with more than one year of tenure bi-annually.
Conduct 2–4 informal 30-minute Instructor touch-base meetings per month.
Help ensure all Instructors in the region consistently deliver a WOW class and participate in schedule optimization as requested.
Serve as the first point of contact for interested Instructor candidates and build and manage a regional talent pipeline.
When actively recruiting, regularly take classes outside Barry’s and source at least one qualified candidate per month.
Partner with Talent Leadership on candidate selection, interviews, auditions, and test-out classes.
Lead new Instructor training in the region, deliver the curriculum, provide brand feedback, and manage pre- and post-training support.
Teach a minimum of 12 regularly scheduled Red Room classes per week, with the schedule adjusted according to studio size, class 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 and take 1–2 classes per week across studios and Instructors to provide timely feedback.
Communicate and work cross-functionally with the Director of Instructor Talent Management, Talent Leadership, and studio management, and attend required meetings.
Model brand standards and exemplary programming in every class, mentor new Instructors, embody Barry’s MVV, and promote company culture across the region.
Maintain regular, consistent, and reliable workplace attendance; work effectively with colleagues and customers; respond to workplace issues; and consider the financial impact of decisions.