Group Fitness Lead Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
Reports to the Director of Group Fitness and supports the day-to-day operations of the Group Fitness program to deliver a consistent, on-brand member experience. Leads and supports instructors, maintains schedule quality and class coverage, and ensures administrative accuracy across systems.

• Model and uphold Crunch policies, procedures, and brand standards.
• Serve as the primary local leader for the instructor team; build engagement, alignment, and accountability.
• Support hiring and onboarding of instructors, including orientation to club operations and required learning modules.
• Maintain instructor records (contact information, home club, skills, certifications, wage data) and required profiles in company systems.
• Support schedule execution and class coverage, including substitutions, cancellations, and communication with club leadership and the GX Director.
• Monitor participation and class quality, escalating concerns as needed.
• Coach and correct performance issues in coordination with the GX Director and Human Resources.
• Support administrative accuracy (attendance reconciliation, payroll readiness, and required documentation).
• Maintain Group Fitness spaces and equipment standards; report facility/equipment issues and support inventory processes.

• Current CPR certification required; must maintain active Group Fitness certification from a nationally accredited provider (or approved equivalent).
• Experience teaching group fitness classes and supporting operational needs in a fitness environment.
• Strong communication skills; able to respond promptly, follow through, and work effectively with club leadership and a distributed instructor team.
• Comfortable using scheduling/HR and club systems (e.g., hiring platform, class management, scheduling, analytics).

• Regular weekly onsite club visits in addition to any classes taught.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends as needed to support schedule coverage and events.

• $25/hour for administrative responsibilities (up to 5 hours per week, as scheduled).