Careers
We at CrossFit Ballina, are seeking a career coach to join our staff and family.
Join our team
This position requires coaching between 8-10 classes, performing 9-12 hours of private training, and 5-10 hours of administrative duties related to member acquisition and retention per week.
Experience working with a broad array of clients spanning the spectrum in age, physical ability, and fitness is required.
We seek a coach who can generate and convert prospective leads, on-board and prepare new members for group classes, and maintain an attentive, on-going relationship with our existing members. For the right person, someone hungry to build a stable clientele and develop as a coach, this position offers robust opportunities for income and career growth.
Our ideal candidate is committed to a professional career in coaching, has a CF-L1 at minimum, and one or more years of experience coaching CrossFit. More importantly, we seek a coach who is passionate about helping others realize the transformative potential of fitness and who has experience coaching individuals with varied skill and fitness profiles. The ideal candidate brings value to group classes, personal training, and the coaching team by generously sharing their expertise and knowledge with others, and they should routinely invest in their personal and professional development through continuing education practices.
At CrossFit Ballina we strive to build resilient people with proven training methods in a supportive community.
At our core, we are a caring and positive crew whose primary purpose is to bolster the well-being of our community. We know we’re successful when our clients display increased self-confidence, greater mental toughness, improved physical health and performance, and stronger relationships with one another.
Our coaches treat all our athletes with respect and compassion regardless of their goals or abilities; we are looking for a fitness professional who shares these values. Lastly, as a coaching team, we help each other by filling in when needed (beyond the normal schedule), caring for the facility and equipment, offering constructive feedback, and encouraging one another personally and professionally. We are vehement in our mission to transform lives and provide the best client experience possible.
Minimum Qualifications
- Commitment to a professional coaching career
- One or more years of experience coaching CrossFit.
- One or more years of personal training experience or 100+ coaching/training hours.
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer credentials.
- Certificate 3 in fitness.
- Team oriented.
- Customer service experience.
- Positive attitude.
- Commitment to your personal fitness.
- Genuine passion for learning and helping others.
Preferred Qualifications
- CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (or higher) credentials
- Degree in exercise science or a related field.
- CPR and AED certified.
- Other training certifications, such as AWF coaching certifications, Precision Nutrition certifications, Active Life Certifications, etc.
Responsibilities
- Coach 8-10 classes per week.
- Train clients one-on-on 9-12 hours per week.
- Perform administrative duties related to client acquisition and retention 5-10 hours per week.
- Engage in continuing education and professional development 1-2 hours per week.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Contribute to daily tasks of the company: programming, maintenance, creation of web content (social networks , articles, etc.)
- Know members by name.
- Participate in gym sanctioned events.
- Represent the gym on social media accounts.
Compensation
- Commensurate with experience and ability ($30,000-$65,000+)
- Free gym membership.
- Flexible schedule.
- Reimbursement/support for continuing education.
- You get the opportunity to work closely with the owners and decision-makers. Help us grow our business and realize our vision for improving the lives of Ballina residents one person at a time.
Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to info@crossfitballina.com.au
In your cover letter, please address the following questions:
- Why do you feel you are a perfect fit for this position?
- How do you think you will add value to our clients?
- What are your core values?
Please provide examples of how these values influence your approach to coaching/training as well as life more broadly.