Group Fitness Coach - BodyFit Strength Training - BFT - Rockridge

Role Description: Coach - BodyFit Training Strength & Conditioning

About BodyFit Training (BFT)

BodyFit Training is one of the fastest-growing fitness brands in the world, delivering a complete and balanced approach to building all-around fitness using progressive programs developed over 25years experience with pro sports teams.  As a fitness professional you will recognize that building strength and lean mass is recognized today as a critical path to feeling and looking good, AND living longer, richer and healthier lives.  BFT is the leader in true group strength training, with over 300 studios globally.  We offer barbell, KB and DB training, focused on full body conditioning, agility, cardio, mobility - and more - to help our clients stay fit, and keep motivated and coming back to train with their friends!

About You

Are you energized by helping clients achieve wellness with the most advanced and balanced fitness routines around?  BFT programming is the complete, periodized strength and conditioning delivered in large, attractive and fully-equipped fitness studios in the US!  BFT is designed to stress every energy system, train all muscle fiber types and work through all planes of movement each week as part of 8-11 week training blocks.  While BFT was developed for elite-level athletes, our founders made the same top-tier training plans and success accessible for everyday athletes. BFT coaches are hands-on fitness experts who create the high-touch, personalized and supportive environment that helps our diverse clients -  all of whom have unique experiences with fitness and individualized goals and motivations - succeed month after month, one workout at a time!

Role Overview

BFT Coaches are accredited professionals who enjoy: building a community, motivating and guiding, *actively* hands-on training, and generously investing energy in each of our members' fitness and life journeys. They are true coaches, not just cheerleaders, and the closest thing in group fitness to a 1:1 personal training experience - equal parts inspirational speaker, educator and fitness partner.   This is an exciting opportunity for the right person join one of the fastest growing fitness brands in the world to spread the BodyFit Training culture, inclusive and fun community, and fitness results to all levels and types of people in the Oakland and Piedmont communities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver the highest-touch and most supportive workout experience in fitness!  You will interact with 10 clients in any one class, working as a team

• Lead pre-designed sessions/workouts with groups of up to 36 clients in a fun, high energy, and beautiful new studio with full complement of weights and a squat rack/rig!

• Energize and motivate clients throughout class, connecting with and learning the goals of individual members to help them progress

• Build your BFT following and drive referrals and higher class attendance, retaining clientele with your energy and impact

• Teach proper technique before, during and after class to ensure members of all fitness levels have a safe and positive experience

• Attend team meetings and required educational presentations including, but not limited to, BFT Fundamentals training or other required continuing education

• Create a top-tier end-to-end experience for members, from a warm greeting through proper cool down and verifying their satisfaction and next session is on the books!   

• Assist the Head Coach by being the first line of understanding and addressing member feedback and concerns with empathy

• Assist Sales associates and our General Manager with studio tours, movement demos, and sales and marketing events and evangelizing why BFT is the right all around fitness program!

• Collaborate effectively and consistently with fellow coaches, Sales and studio Leadership to create an effective TEAM coaching environment in pursuit of our goals and mission

• Clean and organize the studio to create a top tier member experience! 

• Lead or assist in setting up our studio/equipment as needed for the next session or day's class,

• Be FULLY present and focused on members while Coaching classes; clearly explain session intention and zone/station changes 

• Create or maintain a strong, effective social media presence for our studio to build our brand and increase class following - Evangelize BFT!

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree strongly preferred, ideally in a fitness-related field

• Nationally recognized PT certification and 2 years prior coaching experience preferred

• Passion for delivering an exceptional boutique fitness experience is a must – as is a passion for strength training with dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells and an array of functional equipment

• Ability to deliver a *top* fitness experience and thrive in a fast-paced and high-energy growth environment

• Ability to create a positive inspirational environment that welcomes all people

• Exceptional communication skills, including the and ability to exude energy AND empathy toward clients and co-workers. Charismatic and engaging in a group environment.

• Must love connecting with people and have passion for helping them achieve their fitness and life goals

• Must have a passion for having fun with members each day

• Must possess and maintain current CPR/AED certification

Compensation and benefits:

• Part time

• Highly competitive pay structure including hourly base class rate, class bonuses based on class attendance you will influence.  $37-73 per class depending on tenure, class attendance bonuses and retention

• 401K with company match!

• Free BFT coach apparel, discounted BFT and Lulu merchandise.  Free workouts, 1 friend/family discount per employee

• Paid initial BFT online and in-person training and ongoing refreshers 

• Fun, supportive, team-based culture to learn and grow

• Career mobility within BodyFit and other Xponential Fitness (10 total) boutique brands with global opportunities!

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