Trainer/Coach

Breuckelen Athletic • Brooklyn, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Breuckelen Athletic is seeking 1–2 full-time Coaches for its high-end training and recovery facility in Gowanus/Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. This is a salaried, 40-hour-per-week role for a professional, team-oriented coach with a strong foundation who wants to build a long-term career in a collaborative, values-driven organization. Coaches focus on helping members achieve meaningful, sustainable progress and building lasting relationships, while also contributing to communications, programming, administrative work, and team projects.

The role combines technical coaching expertise with emotional intelligence, professionalism, organization, and care. Coaches work with a variety of populations and recognize that member success is individual, encompassing health, confidence, quality of life, self-perception, and behavior change. The position includes a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule combining mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, with the stated goal of supporting coach development and work-life balance.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of coaching experience in a professional setting, such as a gym, studio, strength and conditioning facility, performance environment, or related discipline.
• Experience designing and delivering individualized programs for clients with varied goals and ability levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with members.
• Ability to independently manage client relationships and maintain a high standard of service.
• Nationally recognized training certification.
• CPR certification.
• Extensive continuing education focused on building tangible skills and applied knowledge.
• Strong organization, accountability, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professionalism, empathy, emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule that includes a combination of mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Application must include a resume and cover letter; applications without both materials will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with semi-private training, group training, athletic performance, or specialty modalities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Nutrition, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Experience in hospitality, operations, customer service, or another professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach private and semi-private training sessions and create individualized programs tailored to members’ goals, abilities, and lifestyles.
• Deliver a high-quality coaching experience consistent with Breuckelen Athletic’s mission, philosophy, and standards.
• Conduct introductory sessions to explain the value of training at Breuckelen Athletic to prospective members.
• Build trust-based relationships with members and support their long-term health and fitness journeys.
• Maintain accurate, organized client records, programming notes, and communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve member engagement, retention, and overall experience.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches and leadership to support consistent coaching quality and member outcomes.
• Respond professionally and promptly to member questions, feedback, and requests.
• Contribute to ongoing education, team development, and discussions of coaching methodology and best practices.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming facility.
• Handle administrative duties, communications, programming, and support for new projects and initiatives.
• Contribute ideas, identify opportunities for improvement, and take ownership of responsibilities and challenges.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored continuing education seminars.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k).
• Complimentary gym membership.
• Yearly allowance for individualized continuing education.
• Opportunities to grow into various areas of the company.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, with the ability to advance to higher levels of pay as the employee grows on the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed