Talent Development Lead

About the role

Barry’s is the original strength and cardio interval fitness experience, founded in West Hollywood in 1998. The Talent Development Lead (TDL) serves as a leader, Barry’s culture ambassador, and class programming guide for their regional Talent team. This role is responsible for developing instructors, ensuring a consistent WOW experience, and driving company culture across the region. Relocation assistance is available for this position if you are currently based outside Seattle.

Responsibilities

• Talent Development Support:
  • Help Instructors develop and deliver a signature experience in Red Room classes through effective programming, inclusive music/playlisting, and engaging workouts.
  • Coach Instructors on building community through in-studio and out-of-studio engagement, including social media strategies.
  • Partner with Marketing to align Instructors’ social media presence and personal marketing with Barry’s branding strategy.
  • Create WOW programming aligned with Barry’s guidelines and address programming-related issues limiting Instructor growth.
  • Attend weekly meetings with the Director of Instructor Talent (DOIT) to provide feedback on Instructor performance and MVV alignment.
  • Conduct one team-building event per quarter in partnership with the DOIT.
  • Implement new programming guidelines as directed by Talent Leadership.
• Experience Evaluations and Quality Assurance:
  • Complete one WOW Experience Evaluation per week, followed by a 30-minute feedback session for Instructors.
  • Evaluate Instructors with less than 1 year of tenure quarterly and those with more than 1 year bi-annually.
  • Conduct 2-4 informal 30-minute touch-base meetings per month with Instructors to support growth.
  • Ensure all Instructors in the region deliver a consistent WOW class.
  • Participate in schedule optimization as requested.
• Instructor Recruitment and Training:
  • Act as the first point of contact for instructor candidates in your region.
  • Develop and manage a pipeline of talent to ensure best-in-market instructors, including taking classes outside Barry’s when actively recruiting.
  • Source at least one qualified candidate per month when the studio/region is actively recruiting.
  • Partner with Talent Leadership to finalize candidate selection, including interviews, auditions, and test-out classes.
  • Lead new Instructor training, delivering curriculum and providing brand feedback throughout the program.
  • Manage pre-training and post-training processes to support new Instructors.
• Teaching:
  • Own a schedule of at least 15 regularly scheduled Red Room classes per week, adjusted based on studio needs.
• Team Building:
  • Conduct one Instructor team meeting per month to review performance and provide training.
  • Host a Barry’s Bonding activity once per quarter.
  • Take 1-2 classes per week across studios and Instructors to provide timely feedback on programming and WOW experience.
  • Work cross-functionally with Talent Leadership and studio management, attending required meetings.
  • Mentor new Instructors by encouraging them to attend your classes and providing follow-up support.
  • Embody Barry’s Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV) and drive company culture across the region.

Requirements

• Availability for full-time work (40 hours per week) with a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Must hold and maintain Instructor or personal training certification, CPR certification, and experience leading group training or working as a personal trainer.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Outstanding communication and people skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Google Suite, and various business software.
• Rank in the top 50% performance amongst peers.
• No MVV issues or disciplinary actions within the last 12 months.
• For Internal Candidates: Minimum of 1 year tenure at Barry’s, having taught at least 576 classes.
• For External Candidates: Minimum of 2 years of relevant group fitness teaching experience outside Barry’s with a proven track record of success and leadership in the regional fitness community.

Skills

• Ability to work a full-time schedule of at least 40 hours per week, 5 days per week.
• Ability to maintain regular, consistent, and reliable attendance.
• Ability to routinely sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to type, speak, read, and write for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to use a telephone/computer for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with coworkers, customers, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to lead and manage subordinate employees.
• Ability to think creatively and respond timely to workplace issues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to assess the financial impact of decisions.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $30.21 - $37.50 USD per hour (Seattle).