DRIFT Studio Group Fitness Instructor

DRIFT Studio is opening soon in the heart of the St. Croix Valley, and we’re hiring!

Calling all fitness and wellness enthusiasts — this is your chance to join DRIFT Studio’s founding coaching team and help shape something special from day one.

Our brand-new studio will feature two dedicated spaces:
A high-energy cycling studio
A heated mat studio for yoga sculpt, mat Pilates, and strength classes

We’re currently hiring for all coaching positions, and spots are limited — these opportunities will fill quickly!

If you’re passionate about movement, community, and creating an incredible client experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Come build DRIFT with us from the beginning.

Why coach at DRIFT Studio?

DRIFT is a place where music, motivation and sweat come together to create an unforgettable in person, class experience. Use the best of your teaching experience to curate amazing fitness experiences. We want your ideas to fully bloom, right here. Our coaches are here because they love the sport, and have a passion for supporting and elevating our community members. They deliver experiences that keep our guests coming back!

Job Position(s):

As a DRIFT Group Fitness Instructor you will lead 45-60 minute classes that inspire members of all fitness levels. You will combine coaching, music, and motivation to deliver a dynamic workout whether it is mat pilates, yoga sculpt, strength training (circuit style) or a combination of cycle and sculpt or pilates for our 50/50 class.

As a DRIFT Cycle Coach, you will lead fun, rhythm-driven cycling classes that inspire riders of all fitness levels. You will combine coaching, music, and motivation to deliver a dynamic workout where every beat and every push on the pedal counts!

This is currently a GREAT opportunity for a student or Group Fitness Instructor looking to expand their expertise into indoor cycling. We’re investing in our founding Cycle Coach team by fully supporting each coach in a two-day intensive training experience designed to build confidence, coaching skills and connection as a team. These specific spots will fill quickly - reach out today.

As a DRIFT personal trainer, you will offer either private 1:1 or small group training sessions from the studio during the dedicated studio training hours. Excellent opportunity for current personal trainers who want to expand their client roster or exercise science majors who want to begin working with clients alongside expert trainers.

Our coaches are the heart and soul of our studio, and we can't wait to lift you up!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $45 per class with opportunities to earn up to $55 per class based on class time (45 vs. 60 min), group fitness instruction experience, class attendance, and performance. The class rate compensates for all working time associated with teaching classes.
• A supportive, high-energy environment dedicated to helping members achieve their fitness goals.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability. We understand our coaches are ROCKSTARS out in the world and we are HERE FOR IT.

Responsibilities:

• Lead high-energy classes that motivate and challenge.
• Create an engaging and supportive class environment where members feel encouraged and empowered.
• Design timed playlists that match the structure and intensity of each class. Arrive to class with your playlist prepared and submitted to Studio Dropbox in advance.
• If applicable: ensure riders understand proper bike setup, form, and safety guidelines.
• If applicable: Instruct continuously throughout the entire playlist, coaching riders through intervals, climbs, sprints, and recovery periods without breaks in guidance.
• Deliver clear cues for resistance, cadence, and riding technique (if applicable)
• All: Complete DRIFT onboarding and training materials before teaching live classes and maintain knowledge of updates
• All: Maintain DRIFT cleanliness standards during and after sessions and ensure gym presentation is always extraordinarily clean
• All: Build a strong rapport and sense of community with members by maintaining a consistent coaching schedule and providing safe and motivating sessions for participants
• All: Collaborate with the studio team to support studio goals and promote events.
• All: Engage in the growth and development process by utilizing feedback received from the Studio Owner through regular check-ins, training, and session evaluations
• All: Participate in ongoing fitness industry education and maintain proof of current credentials, including CPR & First-Aid.
• All: Attend and participate in regularly scheduled Fitness department meetings and special promotional events to promote participation in DRIFT Studio offerings

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• nd/or students pursuing exercise science, kinesiology, sport medicine or related fields who are looking for their first coaching opportunity.
• 1 year of fitness instructor experience; or those with physical therapy or wellness background expertise; or personal trainers and/or students pursuing exercise science, kinesiology, sport medicine or related fields who are looking for their first coaching opportunity.
• CPR and AED certified (we are hosting a certification session at the studio in July too!)
• Ability to routinely raise 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds
• Ability to perform exercises specific to the assigned class

Preferred Requirements

• Group Exercise Certification such as National Association of Sports Medicine, American Council of Exercise or American Fitness Aerobic Association
• Strong communication skills and positive energy
• Interest in music, rhythm and performance-based coaching
• Ability to create a welcoming, team-oriented atmosphere

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for DRIFT Studio.

• A fully subsidized membership if teaching a minimum 2 classes per week. Otherwise, discounts toward any/all of our class offerings.
• Discounts on DRIFT products and apparel
• Training and professional development - incredible community of coaches

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45