And the reality is, not all coaches are the same either.
They might have the same qualifications. Wear the same activewear. Know the same exercises.
But you and I both know there’s a difference.
You get coaches who cheerlead. Who count down from 3-2-1. Who stand at the front of the room and call out the workout without really seeing the person in front of them.
Then you get coaches who actually coach.
They know when to push.
When to pull back.
When to correct.
When someone needs confidence.
And when someone has more in the tank and needs to be called on it.
That’s The Yard.
We’re not a typical group fitness studio, and we’re not looking for a typical group fitness coach.
We’re building a team of memorable coaches and exceptional teammates.
People who care about the standard of the room. The experience. The training. The community. And the result our members walk away with.
We’re looking for someone who’s ready to make their mark and become the kind of coach our members talk about long after the session is finished.
THE DIFFERENCE FOR US IS THIS:
You’re not looking for a few shifts to make rent while you figure out what you actually want to do.
You want to be part of something.
You want to be valued as a coach, a teammate and a leader within a community.
You want to know people’s names. Know their goals. Notice when they haven’t been in. Celebrate their wins. Push them when they’re capable of more.
You understand that coaching is about far more than delivering a workout.
You’re not someone who says they’re “passionate about health and fitness” because it looks good on the ’gram.
Chances are, training has probably changed your own life in some way too.
You’re not comfortable staying comfortable.
You want feedback. You want to learn. You want to sharpen your craft.
You want to become stronger, fitter and better at what you do.
1% better matters to you.
And maybe you’ve already got plenty of experience.
Great.
But experience without humility doesn’t impress us.
We want someone who can still be coached. Someone who can take feedback, direction and ownership without ego getting in the way.
Because at The Yard, standards matter.
IN RETURN, HERE’S WHAT WE OFFER THE RIGHT PERSON:
- Real opportunity to grow.
- We don’t want to put a ceiling on what the right person can become within The Yard.
- Leadership and development.
- We’ll coach you too. You’ll learn how to become a better coach, communicator and fitness professional.
- A community that actually knows who you are.
- You won’t just be the person running the 5:10am class. You’ll become an key part of people’s week, their training and, in many cases, their lives.
- Exposure to the bigger picture.
- You’ll learn more than how to coach a session. You’ll gain an understanding of member experience, retention, sales, community and what actually makes a great gym work.
- A team with high standards.
- We expect a lot from our coaches because our members deserve it. But you’ll also be surrounded by people who care about getting better too.
STILL READING?
Good.
You might be our person.
EXTRA POINTS IF YOU:
- Have worked within The Yard network before
- Play or have played team sport
- Understand strength and conditioning
- Have strong availability
- Bring energy without needing to be the centre of attention
- Are a great human and teammate
- Have a hunger for growth
We’re looking to make our next hire within 7–10 days.
AND ONE THING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT US:
Cert III in Fitness is required as a minimum.
Don’t have it yet, but everything you’ve just read sounds like you?