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Love coaching a packed room? Get paid for your energy and impact, not just your time.
SWEAT440 Highland is hiring Coaches who bring the fire, know their form cues, and genuinely care about the people in front of them. Earn $25-$35/hour plus a monthly sales bonus, a free membership for you, and a discounted membership for a friend or family member.
WHY SWEAT440
Our classes start every 10 minutes. That means no waiting, no wasted time, and classes that fit busy schedules. Members walk in when it works for them and get a fast, effective, high-energy workout. As a Coach, you’re the reason they come back. You lead the floor, you know every member’s name, and you make every person feel like the workout was built for them.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Coach the floor
- Lead high-energy sessions that keep our format, timing, and station flow running smoothly
- Give hands-on form corrections, modifications, and progressions so every member trains safely and sees results
- Onboard first-timers so they feel confident from day one
- Celebrate member wins and progress to build a community people don’t want to leave
Build relationships and grow the studio
- Have real, consultative conversations with prospects about their goals and challenges
- Explain memberships and the SWEAT440 experience in a way that helps prospects make the best decision, never pressures
- Follow up with leads and trial guests to turn first visits into long-term memberships
- Jump into studio challenges, referral programs, and community events
Own the studio experience
- Keep equipment and spaces clean, safe, and ready
- Help with setup, teardown, and sanitation
- Support check-ins and member questions when needed
- Represent the SWEAT440 brand with professionalism inside and outside the studio
WHAT YOU BRING
- A nationally accredited certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, ISSA, or equivalent)
- Current CPR/AED certification, or the ability to get it within 30 days of hire
- 1+ year of experience as a group fitness instructor or personal trainer
- Confidence coaching multiple people at once in a fast-paced setting
- An outgoing, positive personality and strong communication skills
- Comfort talking with people about their goals and how we can help
- Reliability, professionalism, and a team-first mindset
- Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- Ability to lift 30+ lbs, kneel, bend, reach, and stand for long periods
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
PAY AND PERKS
- $25-$35/hour base pay, based on experience
- Monthly sales bonus (top Coaches earn more when they help members join)
- Free SWEAT440 membership
- Discounted membership for a friend or family member
- Medical, Dental, and Vision health benefits for Full-Time team members
- A supportive team and a coaching culture where your energy actually matters
- Growth potential as the footprint builds
SCHEDULE
This is an hourly role with shifts across early mornings, evenings, and weekends to match studio hours. Occasional extra hours support community events and local outreach. You’ll report directly to the Studio General Manager.
THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF...
- You light up when a class is full and the music is loud
- You love connecting with people
- You love helping people reach their fitness goals
- You’d rather help someone find the right fit than push a hard sale
- You want to be part of a growing local fitness community in Austin
READY TO COACH WITH US?
Apply today with your resume and certifications. In your application, tell us in one or two sentences what makes your coaching style different. We review applications quickly and reach out to schedule a short call and an audition coaching session.
SWEAT440 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and members.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 9.0 – 15.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free fitness classes
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Why do you feel you would be a great fit with us?
- Our studio is located at 110 Jacob Fontaine Ln Ste 200, Austin, TX 78752. What is your current distance to our studio?
- Do you have an active fitness certification required to perform this position?
- This role requires involvement with membership sales. Please explain your sales experience.
- This position may require you to work certain early mornings, evenings and/or weekends. Please describe your availability.
- How soon are you available to start this new opportunity?
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in group fitness manager jobs.
- Current group fitness certification from a nationally accredited organization such as ACE, AFAA, or NASM
- Experience managing or supervising a team of group fitness instructors
- Demonstrated ability to build, schedule, and evaluate a group fitness class program
- CPR and AED certification current and in good standing
- Proficiency with scheduling software and fitness facility management systems
- Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, sports management, or a related field
Tips for Your Group Fitness Manager Job Search
Highlight certifications beyond the basics
Employers expect a current group fitness certification, so your resume needs to go further. List specialty certifications like aqua fitness, indoor cycling, or mind-body modalities that match the facility type you're targeting. That depth separates you immediately.
Quantify your instructor team results
Managers who can show they grew a group fitness schedule, improved class fill rates, or reduced instructor turnover get callbacks faster. Pull concrete outcomes from your current role and lead with them in your summary and bullet points.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists group fitness manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your application to the facility model
A big-box gym, a hospital wellness center, and a boutique studio each prioritize different skills. Read the job posting carefully and reframe your experience to match their format, whether that's high-volume scheduling, clinical population programming, or premium member experience.
Prepare a demo class or program sample
Many group fitness manager interviews include a live or recorded class demonstration or a sample schedule you built. Have a recent class format and a sample four-week programming calendar ready before you apply, not after you get the interview invite.
Negotiate on benefits specific to this role
Group fitness managers often have room to negotiate continuing education stipends, CPR recertification reimbursement, and complimentary membership tiers rather than base pay alone. Know which of these matter most to you before the offer conversation starts.
Group Fitness Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most group fitness managers?
The most active employers for group fitness managers right now are Crunch Fitness, Life Time, and Vasa Fitness, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate wellness operators and regional health club chains tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many group fitness manager jobs are remote?
About 1% of group fitness manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site class supervision and instructor management. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are corporate wellness program coordination and virtual class platform management roles.
How do you become a group fitness manager?
Start by earning a nationally recognized group fitness instructor certification and gaining several years teaching classes across different formats. Build experience coordinating schedules or mentoring other instructors, since most employers want candidates who have handled both the operational and people-management sides of a group fitness program before stepping into a manager role.
Can you get hired as a group fitness manager without experience?
Direct management experience is rarely required for entry-level group fitness manager postings at smaller facilities or as a step-up from a lead instructor title. Demonstrating that you have built a class schedule, trained new instructors informally, or managed a program during a manager's absence closes most of the experience gap employers cite.
What does the group fitness manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen focused on your certification background and management philosophy, followed by an in-person or video interview with the fitness director or general manager. Many facilities add a practical component, either a live class demonstration, a sample schedule you built, or a walkthrough of how you would handle a common instructor performance issue.
Where can I find and apply to group fitness manager jobs?
You can find and apply to group fitness manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, facility preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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