Group Fitness Coach

BFT Morristown – Group Fitness CoachJob Overview

At BFT (Body Fit Training), we're more than a gym—we're a coaching community committed to helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident through progressive, science-backed training.

As a Group Fitness Coach, you'll deliver high-energy, coach-led strength and conditioning sessions that provide an exceptional member experience. You'll guide members of all fitness levels through structured workouts, ensure proper movement quality, build meaningful relationships, and help create an environment where every member feels supported, challenged, and inspired.

If you're passionate about coaching, love working with people, and want to be part of a team that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous growth, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Coach BFT's progressive strength and conditioning programs with energy, confidence, and professionalism.
• Deliver an exceptional member experience by building relationships and creating a welcoming, motivating, and inclusive training environment.
• Demonstrate and coach proper exercise technique while ensuring safe movement quality and providing appropriate exercise modifications when necessary.
• Provide individualized coaching and encouragement for members of all ages, abilities, and fitness backgrounds.
• Monitor class flow while prioritizing safety, movement quality, member engagement, and coaching excellence.
• Maintain the highest standards of studio presentation, cleanliness, and equipment organization before and after every session.
• Support member onboarding, goal setting, progress tracking, and retention initiatives.
• Participate in community outreach events, promotional activities, member challenges, and studio marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach and leadership team to continually improve coaching standards, programming delivery, and member satisfaction.
• Foster a positive team culture by embodying the BFT values of professionalism, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Personal Trainer, Strength Coach, Group Fitness Coach, or in a comparable coaching role.
• Current nationally recognized Personal Training or Group Fitness certification required (NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, ISSA, AAAI/ISMA, or equivalent).
• Current CPR/AED Certification (or ability to obtain prior to employment).
• Strong understanding of exercise science, biomechanics, functional movement, progressive strength training, and coaching methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to confidently coach members of all ages, experience levels, and fitness abilities in a group training environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with a passion for delivering an exceptional member experience.
• A growth mindset with the willingness to receive coaching, constructive feedback, and ongoing professional development as part of the BFT coaching team.
• Reliable, punctual, professional, and committed to maintaining the highest coaching standards.
• Comfortable working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and community events as needed.
• Experience in customer service, member engagement, or fitness sales is considered a strong advantage.
• Passion for building community, creating meaningful relationships, and helping members achieve measurable, long-term results.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and certifications.
• Flexible part-time scheduling with opportunities for additional hours as the studio grows.
• Ongoing coaching education and professional development through the BFT coaching system.
• Career advancement opportunities into Senior Coach, Head Coach, or leadership positions.
• Complimentary BFT membership.
• A supportive, energetic, and team-oriented work environment.
• The opportunity to positively impact lives while helping build one of Morristown's premier strength and conditioning communities.

Why BFT?

At BFT, coaching is about more than leading workouts. We believe in educating, motivating, and inspiring people to become the strongest version of themselves—physically and mentally. Every session is built on proven training principles, measurable progress, and exceptional coaching.

If you're passionate about fitness, committed to continuous learning, and excited to help build a thriving fitness community, we invite you to join the BFT Morristown team.

Become Built Different. Coach with Purpose. Inspire Every Day.

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym
• Paid sick time

Experience:

• Personal training: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• certification & CPR/AED certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Morristown, NJ 07960 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $35