Talent Development Lead

Talent Development Lead

Requirements

• Availability for full-time work (40-hours per week) with a flexible schedule that includes weekend availability
• Minimum of a Group Fitness Certification
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• Outstanding communication and people skills
• Familiarity with MS Office, Google Suite and various business software
• Be in the top 50% performance amongst peers
• No MVV issues or disciplinary actions within last 12-months
• Relevant experience teaching fitness with a proven track record of success
• Minimum of 1 year tenure at Barry’s having taught at least 576 classes
• OR (for external candidates) Minimum of 2 years of relevant Group fitness teaching experience outside of Barry’s with a demonstrated track record of success
• Proven leader in the regional fitness community
• Meets all other requirements listed above (excluding Barry’s related criteria)

Responsibilities

• Support aspects of Instructor development that drive the WOW experience
• Help Instructors to develop and deliver a signature experience in their Red Room classes through effective programming, inclusive music/playlisting, and consistently delivering an engaging, signature workout experience
• Coach Instructors on how to successfully build community through high levels of in/out of studio engagement with clients, including appropriately and effectively using social media to promote themselves as part of the Barry’s team
• In partnership with Marketing, identify practical ways for Instructors to develop a brand-aligned social media presence and (personal) marketing strategy that is aligned with overall Barry’s marketing and branding strategy
• Partner with Instructors to create WOW programming that is aligned with Barry’s programming guidelines
• Address programming-related issues that are limiting an Instructor’s growth, development, and performance in the Red Room
• Attend a weekly meeting with the Director of Instructor Talent (DOIT) to provide feedback on Instructor performance, and areas of opportunity and address any Mission, Vision, Values (MVV) alignment issues
• In partnership with the DOIT, conduct one team-building event per quarter
• Execute any new programming guidelines, based on guidance from Talent Leadership
• Complete one WOW Experience Evaluation per week, followed by a formal 30-min follow-up meeting to provide feedback/coaching to ensure that: All assigned Instructors who have less than 1 year of tenure are evaluated quarterly and; All assigned Instructors who have more than 1 year of tenure are evaluated bi-annually
• Conduct 2-4 individual 30-minute informal touch base meetings per month with Instructors to support Instructor growth and development within the region/studio
• Ensure a WOW class is taught consistently by all Instructors in the region
• Participate in the schedule optimization process as requested
• Act as the first point of contact for interested instructor candidates in your respective region
• Actively develop and manage a pipeline of talent to ensure Barry’s always has best-in-market talent
• Source at least 1 qualified candidate per month when the studio/region is actively recruiting for Instructors
• Partner with the Talent Leadership team to finalize and select candidates to become Barry’s Instructors, including participating in interviews, auditions, and test-out classes
• Lead new Instructor training in your region, delivering curriculum and providing consistent, clear, and direct brand feedback throughout the training program
• Manage the pre-training and post-training process to ensure proper support for new instructors in your region
• Own a schedule of a minimum of 12 regularly scheduled Red Room classes per week, which will be flexed (up/down) based on the size of the studio, class schedule, and needs of the business
• Conduct 1 Instructor team meeting per month to review team performance and provide training and other business-related follow-up and support
• Host a Barry’s Bonding activity once per quarter
• Take 1 – 2 classes per week, rotating across studios and instructors to consistently provide timely performance-based feedback on programming and the WOW experience
• Work cross-functionally and communicate efficiently with the Director of Instructor Talent Management, Talent leadership, and studio management, attending required meetings as scheduled
• Always be the Best of Brand and an example of impeccable programming and brand standards in each class
• Mentor new Instructors by encouraging them to take your class, and provide follow-up support as necessary
• Embody Barry’s MVV and drive company culture across their region. Teach an amazing, signature WOW EXPERIENCE Barry’s class.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.