Strength & Conditioning Group Instructor

Join a team of coaching professionals who are dedicated to improving people's lives through strength, in every sense of the word.

We're looking for coaches who approach their work within the strength and conditioning field with a growth mindset and who can be dynamic and adaptable with a variety of people. We are hiring coaches for Fitness and Performance classes (see descriptions below), with a preference for people who are able to instruct both class types.

Our general hiring process is as follows:

- Fill out an application form: https://forms.gle/UGaDibMM8L994NMV8 (REQUIRED!)

- In-person/virtual interview with at least two of the three owners

- Practical: shadow at least one class and assist the working coach during the class

- Final job offer

We'll be holding interviews in person or virtually on Wednesdays from 10:30-Noon. Interviews will be in 30 min blocks. All interviews will be scheduled with the applicant. Please do not show up unannounced expecting an interview.

Job Title: Strength and Conditioning Instructor

About Us: Project Fortius specializes in delivering premium coaching services in person and remotely, taking the whole person into account. We prioritize movement quality and strength because we believe they are foundational qualities of great strength and conditioning programs and a prerequisite for a high quality of life. We meet people where they’re at and progress them toward specific goals, outcomes, or desired behavior.

Check out our website for more information about who we are & what we do, projectfortius.com.

Job Overview: Strength and Conditioning Instructors lead, instruct, and motivate class participants in a small group fitness environment while executing Project Fortius group programming.

General Responsibilities and Duties:

- Confidently execute Project Fortius group programming in group classes

- Emphasize movement quality and cue correct movement form throughout classes

- Scale movements and intensity for a variety of abilities and fitness levels when appropriate

- Engage participants in an approachable and well-informed manner

- Attend staff meetings (1x month), report on class performance, and engage in regular communication with management

- Coordinate with other fitness instructors and management for class coverage

- Arrive 10 min before scheduled class time to prepare the room, equipment, and welcome members

- Use scheduling software to ensure that all class attendees pre-register for class and mark attendance

- Ensure all equipment is returned to its original location and that the gym is organized at the end of each class

- Reports any equipment and gym maintenance issues to management in a timely manner

Strength & Conditioning Instructor Qualifications:

At least 1 year of experience working in the fitness industry as a group fitness instructor for strength and conditioning classes. Capable of teaching various exercises, including the basic barbell lifts, basic kettlebell movements, and general sandbag lifts.

Other Qualifications:

- Current group fitness or personal trainer certification with a major nationally accredited organization (NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, etc.) or equivalent. Any equivalency must be approved by the Project Fortius management team

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to teach and convey complex concepts of fitness in an easily understandable fashion

- Willingness to learn and receive feedback

- Must be able to move, carry, and lift 50 pounds in weight

- Basic First Aid & CPR Certification

- Likes dogs

Instructor Pay (employee):

Hourly Pay Rate: $40 - $55/hr

Probation period (with potential for pay increases after each probation period)

1 month, 3 months, & 6 months with performance reviews at each interval

Other compensation:

- Free membership (can take classes)

- Free personal training rental; hour-for-hour match (work x hrs, get x hrs personal training rent free).

- 24 access to the facility for training

Personal training will be conducted as an independent contractor, not as an employee. An Independent Contractor Agreement must be signed and a copy of business insurance with Project Fortius named as an additional insured must be received prior to scheduling personal training.

Class Schedule:

Classes are held seven days a week. Classes and times may vary throughout the year to reflect seasonal needs. Morning and evening classes are held most days of the week, as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings. For the most up-to-date schedule, please visit Project Fortius’ online schedule at https://projectfortius.pike13.com/schedule.