Regional Group Exercise Manager VENT Fitness – Capital District, NY

Now Hiring: Regional Group Exercise Manager
VENT Fitness | Capital Region, NY (Guilderland, Latham, Clifton Park, Niskayuna)
Full-Time | Leadership | Evenings and weekends as needed

Lead the movement. Build the community.

VENT Fitness is looking for a hands-on Group Exercise leader to run our GX programming across four clubs. You'll build the schedule, develop our instructors, and make sure every class is something members want to come back to. If you love bringing people together through fitness and you're just as comfortable with a class roster as a spreadsheet, this role is for you.

What you'll do

Programming and scheduling

• Build and manage the group fitness schedule across all four clubs, based on member demand, peak times and club demographics
• Launch new formats (e.g., BODYPUMP Heavy, SHAPES, GRIT, SH1FT) while keeping classes consistent and on-brand
• Grow class attendance and keep instructor utilization strong

Instructors

• Recruit, audition and onboard instructors
• Coach and mentor the team through audits, feedback and workshops
• Coordinate certifications, continuing education and team-building

Performance and quality

• Track attendance weekly and monthly, spot trends, and act on underperforming classes and time slots
• Keep studios, equipment and safety standards in top shape

Members and partners

• Be a visible presence in the clubs, supporting instructors and engaging members
• Work with Marketing on class promotions, seasonal launches and events
• Partner with Club Managers, Personal Training and ELEVATE, and support E3 onboarding so new members try GX

What you bring

• 3+ years teaching group fitness across multiple formats
• Leadership or program-coordination experience (managing GX programming or instructors, multi-location a plus)
• AFAA or NASM Group Exercise certification (required) - Les Mills certifications strongly preferred (BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, BODYFLOW, GRIT, SHAPES, etc.)
• Strong coaching and people-leadership skills
• Comfort with schedules, attendance data and juggling several priorities
• CPR/AED certified, or willing to get certified within 60 days

What we offer

• Salary: $62,500 – $70,000, based on experience and certifications
• Performance bonus tied to Group Exercise participation goals
• [Benefits, membership perks, Les Mills training, etc.]
• The chance to shape the future of Group Exercise across a growing four-club team

Schedule: Full-time, with evenings, weekends and events as needed. You'll be on site at all four clubs.

Ready to Lead the Movement?

If you're ready to shape the future of Group Exercise at VENT Fitness-building programs that engage, inspire, and retain members-we want to hear from you.