Group Fitness Instructor

About the role

We're looking for a Group Fitness Kickboxing Instructor to lead evening sessions and grow with us beyond the bag — into sales, operations, social media, and boutique fitness business strategy. This is a great opportunity to join the KickHouse family where resilience and perseverance are key differentiators.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating members through pre-defined workouts
• Making sure members are using the correct form and offering corrections if needed
• Understanding the science behind our workouts, heart-rate focused training programs, and staying updated on what the competition is doing
• Knowing how to use and demonstrate the usage for every piece of equipment used in every workout
• Managing, developing, evaluating, and executing the performance of all KickHouse Fitness Instructors
• Scheduling and training staff for continued success and future growth
• Attending KickHouse classes a minimum of once a week
• Working directly with the Studio Manager to increase studio utilization and workout traffic
• Promoting the studio and the KickHouse brand through social media efforts
• Maintaining a regular cadence of meetings and training with the studio team
• Executing and coordinating marketing efforts through demos and pop-ups
• Maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs): utilization, attrition, and conversions
• Maintaining personal and studio goals
• Acting as a brand ambassador for community engagement, lead generation, civil networking, and collaboration

Qualifications

• A passion for health and wellness
• A “teamwork makes the dream work” attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A current/active fitness certification from an education company approved by KickHouse

Skills

• Managerial and operations experience
• An enthusiastic, personable, and friendly disposition
• An excellent understanding of kickboxing and related fitness programs
• Ability to motivate and lead a team

Benefits

• Starting Pay: $20/hour for coaching and administrative duties
• Sales Commission: Earn additional income through membership and retail sales
• Free Membership: Enjoy unlimited access to all KickHouse Park Ridge classes
• Growth Potential: Opportunity to increase compensation as the studio grows and as responsibilities expand
• Leadership Development: Hands-on experience in operations, team management, and boutique fitness strategy
• A supportive, empowering culture that's changing lives—yours included!