Barry's · 3 months ago
Talent Development Lead
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$30.21/hr - $37.50/hr
2+ years expBarry's is the original strength and cardio interval fitness experience, founded in West Hollywood in 1998. The Talent Development Lead (TDL) will be responsible for supporting instructor development, ensuring a signature workout experience, and fostering community engagement among instructors and clients.
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Responsibilities
Support aspects of Instructor development that drive the WOW experience:
Help Instructors to develop and deliver a signature experience in their Red Room classes through effective programming, inclusive music/playlisting, and consistently delivering an engaging, signature workout experience
Coach Instructors on how to successfully build community through high levels of in/out of studio engagement with clients, including appropriately and effectively using social media to promote themselves as part of the Barry's team
In partnership with Marketing, identify practical ways for Instructors to develop a brand-aligned social media presence and (personal) marketing strategy that is aligned with overall Barry’s marketing and branding strategy
Partner with Instructors to create WOW programming that is aligned with Barry’s programming guidelines
Address programming-related issues that are limiting an Instructor’s growth, development, and performance in the Red Room
Attend a weekly meeting with the Director of Instructor Talent (DOIT) to provide feedback on Instructor performance, and areas of opportunity and address any Mission, Vision, Values (MVV) alignment issues
In partnership with the DOIT, conduct one team-building event per quarter
Execute any new programming guidelines, based on guidance from Talent Leadership
Complete one WOW Experience Evaluation per week, followed by a formal 30-min follow-up meeting to provide feedback/coaching to ensure that:
All assigned Instructors who have less than 1 year of tenure are evaluated quarterly and
All assigned Instructors who have more than 1 year of tenure are evaluated bi-annually
Conduct 2-4 individual 30-minute informal touch base meetings per month with Instructors to support Instructor growth and development within the region/studio
Ensure a WOW class is taught consistently by all Instructors in the region
Participate in the schedule optimization process as requested
Act as the first point of contact for interested instructor candidates in your respective region
Actively develop and manage a pipeline of talent to ensure Barry’s always has best-in-market talent. This is incredibly important and requires that the TDL regularly take classes outside of Barry’s when we are actively recruiting in the region/studio
Source at least 1 qualified candidate per month when the studio/region is actively recruiting for Instructors
Partner with the Talent Leadership team to finalize and select candidates to become Barry’s Instructors, including participating in interviews, auditions, and test-out classes
Lead new Instructor training in your region, delivering curriculum and providing consistent, clear, and direct brand feedback throughout the training program
Manage the pre-training and post-training process to ensure proper support for new instructors in your region
Own a schedule of a minimum of 15 regularly scheduled Red Room classes per week, which will be flexed (up/down) based on the size of the studio, class schedule, and needs of the business
Conduct 1 Instructor team meeting per month to review team performance and provide training and other business-related follow-up and support
Host a Barry's Bonding activity once per quarter
Take 1 - 2 classes per week, rotating across studios and instructors to consistently provide timely performance-based feedback on programming and the WOW experience
Work cross-functionally and communicate efficiently with the Director of Instructor Talent Management, Talent leadership, and studio management, attending required meetings as scheduled
Always be the Best of Brand and an example of impeccable programming and brand standards in each class
Mentor new Instructors by encouraging them to take your class, and provide follow-up support as necessary
Embody Barry’s MVV and drive company culture across their region. Teach an amazing, signature WOW EXPERIENCE Barry’s class
Qualification
Required
Availability for full-time work (40-hours per week) with a flexible schedule that includes weekend availability
Must hold and maintain Instructor or personal training certification; CPR certification; and experience leading group training or working as a personal trainer
Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
Outstanding communication and people skills
Familiarity with MS Office, Google Suite and various business software
Be in the top 50% performance amongst peers
No MVV issues or disciplinary actions within last 12-months
Relevant experience teaching fitness with a proven track record of success at delivering
Minimum of 1 year tenure at Barry's having taught at least 576 classes
OR (for external candidates) Minimum of 2 years of relevant Group fitness teaching experience outside of Barry's with a demonstrated track record of success
Proven leader in the regional fitness community
Meets all other requirements listed above (excluding Barry's related criteria)
Ability to work a full-time schedule of at least 40 hours per week, 5 days per week
Ability to maintain regular, consistent, and reliable attendance in the workplace
Ability to routinely and consistently sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull 20 pounds, and to type, speak, read and write for as much as 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Ability to perform work on/using a telephone/computer for as much as 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Ability to read, speak, and write effectively communicate verbally in writing in English with coworkers/customers/ clients and/or vendors
Ability to effectively lead and manage subordinate employees
Ability to think creatively and be responsive on a timely basis to predictable and unpredictable workplace issues
Ability to effectively work as part of a team
Ability to understand, consider and assess the financial impact of decisions
Benefits
Relocation assistance is available for this position if you are currently based outside Long Beach.
Company
Barry's
Barry's is the original high-energy cardio and strength interval training workout.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Princeton Equity GroupLightBay Capital
2025-01-14Private Equity
2020-06-18Private Equity
2015-07-28Private Equity
Leadership Team
Joey Gonzalez
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Shane
Chief Development Officer
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