The Role

The Fitness Director is the heartbeat of the fitness program at exhale | Salt. You own the product. The quality of every class, the development of every instructor, and the energy of the fitness floor.

You lead from within. You teach, you coach, you recruit, and you raise the standard continuously. Members feel the difference when this role is done right. Instructors grow faster, classes fill up, and the program becomes something people talk about.

The Fitness Director who thrives here is a credible practitioner, a sharp operator, and a culture carrier. You build the program and you build the people who deliver it.

What You Own

Program and Product

• Own the full class schedule and ensure the program runs without gaps, at full quality, every day
• Drive the continued evolution of the fitness program, fresh energy, new ideas, and creative programming that keeps members engaged and coming back
• Hold every modality, Modern Pilates, Train, and Barre, to the exhale | Salt standard
• Stay active on the floor, teaching regularly, staying close to the member experience, and remaining a credible presence to the team you lead

Team and Talent

• Lead and develop the instructor team across all three modalities, setting the standard, assessing performance, and investing in growth at every level
• Recruit, onboard, and certify new instructors and maintain full compliance across the team at all times
• Lead and support instructor training initiatives, both internally and in partnership with our program partners
• Continuously assess instructor performance and build development plans that help every member of the team grow
• Hold every instructor to the standard, with care and with consistency

Operations and Strategy

• Collaborate with the Club Director on hiring decisions, instructor tier reviews, compensation adjustments, and overall fitness strategy
• Own scheduling, certifications, and team management with operational rigor
• Partner with the Club Director and Sales Director on member acquisition, retention, and the role fitness plays in both
• Maintain working knowledge of the spa, recovery, and full club experience so you can speak to the brand as a whole

What We're Looking For

• A proven leader in fitness, someone who has built teams, developed instructors, and elevated a program
• Deep experience across multiple modalities, Modern Pilates, strength and conditioning, and Barre strongly preferred
• Comfortable on the floor and behind the mic, you can step into any class and deliver at the highest level
• Creative and forward-thinking, you bring ideas that keep the program fresh without losing what makes it work
• Operationally sharp, scheduling, certifications, and team management come naturally to you
• High standards for instruction and the discipline to hold others to them with care and consistency
• Warm, professional, and a genuine culture carrier for the exhale | Salt brand
• CPR and AED certified

Compensation

• Base salary plus membership commission
• Clear path to growth as the brand scales, Fitness Directors who build exceptional programs and develop strong teams will be first in line as new locations open
• Full compensation details outlined in the Fitness Director Pay Structure

The Details

• Full time
• Availability required on nights, weekends, and holidays as business demands
• Reports to: Club Director
• Direct reports: All instructors across Modern Pilates, Train, and Barre