Club Manager & Coach - Financial District
Club Athletic · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
What You'll Do
- Deliver High-Quality Coaching & Maintain Coaching Standards
- Coach an average of 8-10 classes per week, maintaining a visible and inspiring presence on the floor
- With support from your DSM ensure all sessions are delivered to the highest AC coaching standards — monitoring and upholding quality across the entire coaching team
- Provide regular real-time feedback to coaches and proactively identify opportunities for development
- Assist in shadow sessions for potential coaches and provide structured feedback to the dual Club Manager
- Participate in coach training and lead team-building sessions as required
- Own Day-to-Day Studio Operations
- Manage the daily operations of the studio, ensuring everything runs smoothly, on time, and to brand standard
- Maintain and manage key systems including Mindbody and GLM, ensuring accurate scheduling, reporting, and member data
- Ensure all scheduled classes are covered, stepping in to coach when necessary
- Uphold exceptional facility cleanliness and readiness by adhering to operational checklists
- Manage opening and closing procedures, inventory, and day-to-day administrative tasks
- Report regularly to the dual Club Manager on operational performance, issues, and member feedback
- Drive Member Retention & Experience
- Relentlessly identify new ways to enhance the member experience — ensuring every member feels valued, seen, and connected
- Conduct goal-setting calls with members in line with per-studio targets — building rapport, tracking progress, and identifying retention risks early
- Proactively identify at-risk members and take swift action to re-engage them and mitigate cancellations
- Select and recognise award recipients at end-of-season celebrations
- Attend at least one Squad class per week that you are not coaching to connect with members, observe delivery, and identify improvements
- Lead Community Engagement & Events
- Manage squad WhatsApp group threads — sparking conversation, sharing updates, and keeping energy high
- Organize and execute in-studio and out-of-studio events that drive connection and retention
- Represent the brand at local events and social activities
- Implement initiatives in partnership with the dual Club Manager to strengthen squad culture and drive attendance
Requirements
- People-Focused - Genuinely invested in others and in building lasting relationships
- Operationally Sharp - Comfortable managing day-to-day studio operations with precision and ownership
- Coaching-Led - Passionate about delivering excellent sessions and raising the standard of every coach around you
- Attentive & Observant - Notices what members need and acts quickly
- Highly Organised - Executes events, schedules, and initiatives with attention to detail
- Excellent Communicator - Confident and warm across in-person, written, and digital interactions
- Positive & Professional - Brings consistent energy and a high standard to every interaction
- Pasionate About a Healthy, Social Lifestyle - Lives and breathes the AC brand values
- NASM-CPT or equivalent certification (required)
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certified
- 2+ years of coaching or customer-facing experience in fitness, hospitality, or a similar industry
- Full-time availability, with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- Physical ability to kneel, bend, reach, climb, stand for extended periods, and lift at least 30 lbs
Benefits
- Salary: 80k + bonus incentives up to $25k upon completion of targets
- Paid Vacation: 4 weeks (accrued)
- Competitive health, dental & vision insurance
- One plan covered in full by employer at individual level
- 401k