What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Fitness Manager position at Crunch Fitness?
Group Fitness Manager
Here We GROW Again!
Are you a passionate Group Fitness Manager ready to lead from the front and leave average in the past? With 85 clubs open and 100 more on the way, Crunch Fitness is in the middle of one of the greatest growth stories in the fitness industry. This role offers the chance to grow your career, elevate others, and be part of something bigger.
Why Crunch?
Crunch isn’t just a gym, it’s a movement. We believe in making serious exercise fun while pioneering a No Judgments philosophy. When you join our team, you’ll inspire members to reach their goals, grow your career, and become part of a culture that reinvests in people and clubs to stay ahead of the industry.
Job Summary
As a Group Fitness Manager, you’ll oversee the performance and growth of our group fitness program across multiple locations. You will drive class engagement, manage scheduling, recruit and develop top instructors, and ensure every class represents the high-energy Crunch brand. This role combines leadership, accountability, and hands-on instruction to deliver an exceptional member experience while meeting key business metrics in retention, recruiting, and participation growth.
Responsibilities
- Elevate class counts across assigned clubs and submit weekly/monthly reports.
- Ensure all classes are properly staffed, assigned, and covered by certified Crunch-trained instructors.
- Oversee recruiting, auditions, and onboarding of new instructors.
- Provide coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action in line with company standards.
- Organize quarterly schedules, holiday schedules, and new format launches.
- Host certification workshops and regional trainings.
- Teach and sub across all formats when needed.
What We Look For
- Outgoing, team-oriented leader with a passion for fitness and personal growth.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Service-minded professional who goes above and beyond.
- Experience teaching diverse class types and levels.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification (AFAA, ACE, or NASM preferred).
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Free Crunch membership & discounted personal training
- Ongoing education and development opportunities
- Dynamic, high-energy team culture
- Career growth in one of the fastest-growing fitness companies
If you’re ready to stop searching for a job and start building a career, apply with Crunch Fitness today and help us change lives through fitness!
About CR Fitness
CR Fitness is a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness. The company is rapidly expanding its club footprint throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee and is led by a veteran management team with over one hundred years of combined experience in the fitness industry. With a comprehensive fitness offering and affordable price point, Crunch Fitness offers unmatched value to its members regardless of fitness level and is well positioned to take advantage of consumers’ increasing focus on health and wellness.
Crunch Fitness is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.