Studio Fitness Market Lead

The Edge Fitness Clubs•Warwick, RI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Studio Fitness Market Lead is a hybrid, field-based leadership role responsible for driving the success of Studio Fitness across an assigned market of 3–4 clubs in RI and MA. This position provides localized leadership through instructor recruiting, staffing, scheduling, coaching, operational support, and program execution while partnering closely with club and regional leadership to deliver a consistent, best-in-class member experience. As a subject matter expert and ambassador for Studio Fitness, the Market Lead serves as both a leader and active instructor/trainer, maintaining a strong presence in the clubs they support. This role plays a critical part in building high-performing instructor teams, fostering member engagement, ensuring operational excellence, and executing the strategic vision established by the Vice President of Studio Fitness & Programming. This role spends the majority of its time working directly within clubs, coaching instructors, supporting club leadership, teaching classes, and ensuring Studio Fitness standards are consistently executed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Business, Sports Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent leadership experience will also be considered.
Minimum of 2 years of Group Fitness or Studio Fitness instruction experience.
Current Group Fitness and/or Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification required.
Hold at least two nationally recognized specialty certifications (e.g., Les Mills, Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, HIIT, or similar formats).
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or the ability to obtain prior to employment).
Strong understanding of group fitness operations, programming, and instructor development.
Proven ability to build relationships, influence others, and collaborate effectively with club leadership and cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage multiple clubs simultaneously.
Comfortable using scheduling, payroll, and business management systems (DataTrak, NetGym, Microsoft Office, and other business platforms).
Passion for delivering an exceptional member experience and building a positive, inclusive team culture.
Excellent communication, coaching, and presentation skills.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, field-based environment.
Frequent travel throughout the assigned region is required.
Occasional overnight travel may be required for leadership meetings, instructor trainings, workshops, new club openings, company events, conferences, and other strategic initiatives.
A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel independently are required.

Nice To Haves

The ability to demonstrate proper exercise technique and movement patterns is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, audition, interview, hire, and onboard exceptional Studio Fitness talent.
Build and maintain an active instructor pipeline to support current and future club growth.
Identify emerging talent and develop future mentors, trainers, and presenters within the organization.
Coach, mentor, and inspire instructors through meaningful feedback, career development, and performance coaching.
Foster a culture of engagement, recognition, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Facilitate regional workshops, continuing education, and instructor development opportunities.
Conduct class observations and quality audits that elevate coaching, consistency, and the overall member experience.
Partner with General Managers and Area Directors to identify opportunities, solve challenges, and continually raise the standard of programming and execution.
Serve as the Studio Fitness expert and trusted partner for your region, supporting both instructors and club leadership.
Build and optimize instructor schedules that support business needs and member demand.
Coordinate instructor substitutions to ensure every class is staffed with qualified instructors and delivered to company standards.
Execute schedule updates and instructor assignments.
Communicate instructor additions, departures, and staffing updates with clubs, HR, Payroll, and key business partners.
Partner with HR and Payroll to ensure a seamless hiring, onboarding, and payroll experience.
Maintain accurate instructor records, schedules, payroll information, and operational data.
Manage Studio Fitness payroll budgets while supporting fiscal responsibility.
Maintain timely communication with instructors through NetGym and other company communication platforms.
Champion a consistent, best-in-class Studio Fitness experience across every club.
Partner with club leadership to improve attendance, member engagement, and retention.
Address member concerns with professionalism and a solutions-first mindset.