Talent Development Lead

Barry's•Seattle, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Development Lead (TDL) serves as a leader, Barry’s culture ambassador and class programming guide for their regional Talent team. They are a responsible and motivated individual, passionate about sharing their knowledge on creating a WOW experience with others. The TDL cultivates supportive relationships by making themselves accessible and approachable, communicating effectively, and following through on tasks efficiently.

Requirements

Availability for full-time work (40-hours per week) with a flexible schedule that includes weekend availability
Must hold and maintain 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
Be in the top 50% performance amongst peers
No MVV issues or disciplinary actions within last 12-months
Relevant experience teaching fitness with a proven track record of success at delivering
Minimum of 1 year tenure at Barry’s having taught at least 576 classes OR (for external candidates) Minimum of 2 years of relevant Group fitness teaching experience outside of Barry’s with a demonstrated track record of success
Proven leader in the regional fitness community
Ability to work a full-time schedule of at least 40 hours per week, 5 days per week.
Ability to maintain regular, consistent, and reliable attendance in the workplace.
Ability to routinely and consistently sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull 20 pounds, and to type, speak, read and write for as much as 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Ability to perform work on/using a telephone/computer for as much as 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Ability to read, speak, and write effectively communicate verbally in writing in English with coworkers/customers/ clients and/or vendors.
Ability to effectively lead and manage subordinate employees.
Ability to think creatively and be responsive on a timely basis to predictable and unpredictable workplace issues.
Ability to effectively work as part of a team.
Ability to understand, consider and assess the financial impact of decisions

Nice To Haves

Relocation assistance is available for this position if you are currently based outside Seattle.

Responsibilities

Help Instructors to develop and deliver a signature experience in their Red Room classes through effective programming, inclusive music/playlisting, and consistently delivering an engaging, signature workout experience.
Coach Instructors on how to successfully build community through high levels of in/out of studio engagement with clients, including appropriately and effectively using social media to promote themselves as part of the Barry's team.
In partnership with Marketing, identify practical ways for Instructors to develop a brand-aligned social media presence and (personal) marketing strategy that is aligned with overall Barry’s marketing and branding strategy.
Partner with Instructors to create WOW programming that is aligned with Barry’s programming guidelines.
Address programming-related issues that are limiting an Instructor’s growth, development, and performance in the Red Room.
Attend a weekly meeting with the Director of Instructor Talent (DOIT) to provide feedback on Instructor performance, and areas of opportunity and address any Mission, Vision, Values (MVV) alignment issues.
In partnership with the DOIT, conduct one team-building event per quarter.
Execute any new programming guidelines, based on guidance from Talent Leadership.
Complete one WOW Experience Evaluation per week, followed by a formal 30-min follow-up meeting to provide feedback/coaching to ensure that: All assigned Instructors who have less than 1 year of tenure are evaluated quarterly and; All assigned Instructors who have more than 1 year of tenure are evaluated bi-annually.
Conduct 2-4 individual 30-minute informal touch base meetings per month with Instructors to support Instructor growth and development within the region/studio.
Ensure a WOW class is taught consistently by all Instructors in the region.
Participate in the schedule optimization process as requested.
Act as the first point of contact for interested instructor candidates in your respective region.
Actively develop and manage a pipeline of talent to ensure Barry’s always has best-in-market talent.
Source at least 1 qualified candidate per month when the studio/region is actively recruiting for Instructors.
Partner with the Talent Leadership team to finalize and select candidates to become Barry’s Instructors, including participating in interviews, auditions, and test-out classes.
Lead new Instructor training in your region, delivering curriculum and providing consistent, clear, and direct brand feedback throughout the training program.
Manage the pre-training and post-training process to ensure proper support for new instructors in your region.
Own a schedule of a minimum of 15 regularly scheduled Red Room classes per week, which will be flexed (up/down) based on the size of the studio, class schedule, and needs of the business.
Conduct 1 Instructor team meeting per month to review team performance and provide training and other business-related follow-up and support.
Host a Barry's Bonding activity once per quarter.
Take 1 - 2 classes per week, rotating across studios and instructors to consistently provide timely performance-based feedback on programming and the WOW experience.
Work cross-functionally and communicate efficiently with the Director of Instructor Talent Management, Talent leadership, and studio management, attending required meetings as scheduled.
Always be the Best of Brand and an example of impeccable programming and brand standards in each class.
Mentor new Instructors by encouraging them to take your class, and provide follow-up support as necessary.
Embody Barry’s MVV and drive company culture across their region.
Teach an amazing, signature WOW EXPERIENCE Barry’s class.