About FS8 North Gulch
FS8 is a boutique Pilates brand offering all-in-one fitness with flair. We combine the best elements of Pilates, tone, and yoga into a full-body group training experience designed to strengthen, lengthen, stabilize, and mobilize the body while enhancing both physical and mental well-being. The name FS8 stands for Functional Style 8, representing the brand's eight core training principles: mobility, posture, strength, balance, flexibility, and mindfulness.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- A supportive, inclusive, and growth-focused work environment
- Access to FS8 training programs, workshops, and continuing education
- Complimentary membership and merchandise discounts
- Opportunities to build relationships with local businesses and grow community partnerships
- A vibrant, member-focused studio culture
About the Role
FS8 North Gulch is seeking a Head Trainer / Director of Athletics & Performance / Studio Operations & Development Lead to oversee the delivery of the FS8 experience within the studio. You'll champion exceptional coaching, ensuring every class is delivered to the highest standard and aligned with FS8's signature methodology. You'll lead and develop a team of instructors through recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management while partnering closely with the Studio Manager to drive studio performance and achieve key business goals.
This is a unique opportunity to join the FS8 North Gulch team from day one, helping establish the coaching standards, team culture, and member experience that will define the studio for years to come. If you're passionate about building something meaningful, developing people, and creating lasting impact in your local community, we'd love to meet you.
This Role Is a Great Fit If You...
- Lead with energy, positivity, and a genuine passion for developing others.
- Set the standard for coaching excellence, professionalism, and member experience.
- Enjoy mentoring instructors through feedback, education, and ongoing support.
- Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
- Balance high standards with empathy, accountability, and strong leadership.
- Build genuine relationships with both your team and members.
- Are organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- Take ownership, communicate openly, and continuously look for ways to improve.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Trainer Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, audition, onboard, and develop instructors who embody the FS8 culture and coaching standards.
- Partner with Studio Ownership and the Studio Manager to build and maintain a high-performing coaching team.
- Conduct trainer evaluations using the FS8 feedback framework and create clear development plans.
- Mentor instructors through class observations, coaching, and continuing education.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture centered around learning and excellence.
Program Delivery & Coaching Excellence
- Ensure the consistent delivery of the FS8 program and uphold brand standards across every class.
- Teach the required number of weekly classes while serving as a role model for coaching excellence.
- Stay current with programming updates, educational initiatives, and athletic launches.
- Support new trainer scheduling and guide instructors as they transition onto the teaching roster.
- Deliver exceptional coaching through effective cueing, exercise progressions, regressions, and a strong focus on member safety.
Studio Leadership
- Partner with the Studio Manager to support studio performance and key business objectives.
- Contribute to studio KPIs through exceptional class quality, trainer development, and member retention.
- Communicate proactively with leadership regarding studio opportunities and operational needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming studio environment.
- Build meaningful relationships with members and contribute to a strong studio community.
- Take initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that strengthen the business.
Requirements & Expectations
- Comprehensive Pilates education preferred, with a minimum of Mat and Reformer certification. Candidates with a 450-hour comprehensive certification (Mat, Reformer, and Springboard) are strongly preferred.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Demonstrated experience teaching apparatus-based group fitness classes.
- Strong understanding of Pilates principles, functional movement, strength training, yoga, and mobility practices.
- Excellent anatomical knowledge and commitment to safe movement.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop instructors.
- Exceptional communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for professional development and continued education.
- Highly organized, dependable, and punctual.
- Comfortable implementing new systems and operational processes.
- Consistently arrives prepared, maintains a professional presentation, and upholds FS8 brand standards.
- Seeks feedback, leads by example, and contributes to a positive, high-performing studio culture.
How to Apply
Send a statement of interest explaining why FS8 excites you and why you’d be a great fit, along with your resume, to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free fitness classes
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
