Fitness Coordinator

Fitness Director

The Fitness Director is responsible for the vision, development, and daily operations of all fitness programming at all three ALTA locations. This role oversees group fitness (yoga, indoor cycling, and strength/conditioning classes) and personal training.

Locations: ALTA Climbing and Fitness Gilbert; ALTA Boulders Chandler; ALTA Climbing Scottsdale Reports to: General Manager/Owner Position Type: Hourly, Part-Time

Program Development & Quality

• Design, manage, and evolve group fitness offerings, including yoga, cycling, and general fitness classes
• Ensure programs are safe, inclusive, high-quality, and aligned with the climbing gym's mission, vision, and community culture
• Develop personal training structure, pricing, packages, and standards
• Ensure programming complements climbing performance, injury prevention, and overall wellness
• Maintain consistent class quality, safety, and instructional excellence across all modalities
• Track, report, evaluate and adjust schedules based on attendance, trends, and member feedback

Staff Leadership & Development

• Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor fitness instructors and personal trainers
• Lead regular staff meetings, training, evaluations, and continuing education opportunities
• Set clear expectations for professionalism, teaching standards, and member experience
• Foster a collaborative culture between fitness, climbing, and front desk staff

Operations & Administration

• Manage fitness schedules, payroll inputs, substitutions, and coverage
• Oversee certifications, insurance, and compliance for all instructors and trainers
• Maintain equipment standards and coordinate with management on repairs, replacements, and upgrades
• Track program metrics including attendance, revenue, and instructor performance

Member Experience & Community

• Create an inclusive, supportive environment for members of all levels and backgrounds
• Serve as a visible, approachable leader in classes and on the gym floor fostering a welcoming, professional, and inspiring fitness environment
• Respond to member feedback, concerns, and questions regarding fitness offerings and events
• Support gym and community events, workshops, and special programs

Business & Collaboration

• Collaborate with the owners and leadership team on budgeting, pricing, and revenue goals
• Support marketing efforts through class descriptions, promotions, and instructor spotlights
• Identify opportunities for growth, partnerships, and new offerings
• Align fitness programming with the overall vision, mission, and values of ALTA

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in fitness programming, coaching, and leadership.
• Current nationally recognized Personal Training or Group Fitness certification, along with a Yoga certification.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and tech-savvy, with the ability to work comfortably in Canva, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms) and gym management software (BETA) to maintain accurate class schedules, pricing, and descriptions, and to create digital widgets for marketing, social media, and in-gym displays
• Experience managing instructors, trainers, and coaches
• Knowledge of anatomy, movement, and injury prevention
• Passion for community-building and inclusive fitness spaces
• Climbing experience or familiarity with climbing culture is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Properly demonstrate exercises and movements
• Teach or substitute classes as needed
• Lift and move fitness equipment

Schedule & Compensation

• Flexible schedule: 10-20 hours per week including some evenings and weekends
• Compensation commensurate with experience, including climbing gym membership and potential benefits