Lead Barre Instructor

About Chelsea Piers:
Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences. 

With four locations in NYC and growing, Chelsea Piers Fitness is redefining the luxury fitness experience. We are a community built on Empowerment, Purpose, Transformation, and Community. 

The Opportunity:

At Chelsea Piers Fitness, we’re more than a gym – we’re a destination for connection, transformation, and community. If you’re passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking to grow your career in the fitness and wellness space, we want to meet you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Complimentary All-Access Membership to Chelsea Piers Fitness plus discounts on in-club services.

• Team-Oriented Culture – we win together and support each other every day.

• Pathways for Growth – from hospitality to management, operations, personal training, and beyond.

• Purpose-Driven Work – every day is a chance to help someone feel seen, supported, and successful

Role & Responsibilities:  

The responsibilities and duties described here are representative of those anticipated for the Barre Lead Instructor. This is not a comprehensive list and other duties may be assigned.  

The primary goal of this position is to enhance the Barre experience for members: this includes refining class concepts, staff development, building class attendance, improving member engagement, ensuring fun and effective programming, and more.  

Responsibilities include:  

General: 

• Identify new opportunities for CPf Barre program such as: 

• Innovative class ideas plus a deep understanding of program’s competition 

• Proposals on potential equipment and studio upgrades 

• Communicate with each site’s Hospitality, Fitness Concierge and Operations teams to carry out any necessary on-site tasks, including substitutions, technical issues, studio maintenance, and equipment needs 

• Maintain a strong presence in all clubs including during peak hours such as evenings and weekends, at various member events, and on social media 

• Serve as a brand ambassador for Chelsea Piers Fitness  

• Seek excellence and progress in all tasks 

Program Management: 

• Sharpen & develop Barre core program using technology and equipment currently in use  

• Develop new class styles, technology applications, and marketing initiatives to ensure that Barre at Chelsea Piers Fitness is recognized as a leader in the Barre industry 

• Help create an engaging and diverse schedule that speaks to a broad member base 

• Collaborate with Marketing to promote classes, special events, promotions, themed rides, and more 

Team Leadership:

• Minimum one year experience leading a team of 5  people 

Barre Team Leadership: 

• Work with Group Fitness Director to develop class & instructor guidelines and standards 

• Train, mentor, evaluate, and manage Barre instructor staff, including: 

• Ensure all instructors implement an effective, engaging, on-brand Barre experience 

• Ensure all instructors adhere to expectations in Chelsea Piers Fitness & Group Fitness handbooks 

• Assist with schedule management, substitutions, payroll, and evaluations 

• Assist with social media outreach / marketing to help all instructors gain a following 

• Help recruit and develop talent 

• Expanding program / instructor knowledge base – training, workshops, etc. 

• Auditing and coaching instructors on teaching styles and building music playlists 

• Maintain hiring and evaluation procedures  

• Class, Training and Onboarding Content 

• Develop clear class structures  

• Develop onboarding systems, including audio and video content that supports recruitment, hiring and training 

• Staff training: 

• Quarterly Staff Meetings: 

• 1-2 staff meetings per quarter; dates & hours pre-approved by Group Fitness Director  

• Conduct regular team meetings to review best practices and implement new formats 

• New Club Trainings 

• Prepare new and existing instructors to teach in new locations 

Instruction: 

• Serve as Lead instructor teaching at least two classes per week at at least 3 New York City locations. Recommended teaching at least 8  classes per week (evenly split across teaching locations) 

• Develop a strong following across Chelsea Piers Fitness clubs through member engagement inside and outside of the studios 

• Serve as lead substitute for Barre classes when necessary 

Qualifications:  

• Candidates must have at least 3 years of Barre experience 

• Experience at either national boutique studios or large fitness clubs preferred 

• At least one year of Team management / leadership experience 

• High-energy, personable and passion for fitness with a team-first mentality.  

• Self-motivated/entrepreneurial spirit with an outgoing, diligent and affable disposition.  

• Superior customer service skills; excellent and clear communication skills, both verbal and written; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  

• Organizational skills, including management of multiple projects and technologies; and a familiarity or willingness to learn Microsoft Outlook, Teams and Exerp 

• Ability to adapt to change and a willingness to improve and evolve  

• Reliable 

• Effective communicator 

Compensation:  

Structured as follows: 

• Weekly stipend, 10 hours a week of administrative duties, including staff training/ management, product development, hiring and more ($30/hour) 

• Teaching rate, between 4-12 classes across multiple clubs ($75-92/hour) 

Salary : $30 - $92