Talent Development Lead

Talent Development Lead role at Barry’s.

Barry’s is the Best Workout in the World™. Founded in 1998, it delivers a high‑intensity, one‑hour workout combining strength and cardio. The Talent Development Lead (TDL) serves as a culture ambassador, class programming guide, and leader for the regional Talent team.

• Support instructor development to drive the WOW experience.
• Help instructors develop and deliver a signature experience in their Red Room classes through effective programming, inclusive music/play listing, and consistent engagement.
• Coach instructors on building community via in‑and‑out‑of‑studio engagement and social media promotion.
• Partner with Marketing to develop brand‑aligned social media presence and personal marketing strategies.
• Partner with instructors to create WOW programming aligned with Barry’s guidelines.
• Address programming‑related issues limiting instructor growth, development, and performance.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Director of Instructor Talent (DOIT) to provide feedback on instructor performance and address MVV alignment issues.
• In partnership with the DOIT, conduct one team‑building event per quarter.
• Execute new programming guidelines based on talent leadership direction.

• Conduct one WOW Experience Evaluation per week, followed by a 30‑minute follow‑up meeting to provide feedback/coaching.
• Evaluate instructors with less than 1 year tenure quarterly; those with more than 1 year tenure bi‑annually.
• Hold 2‑4 individual 30‑minute informal touch‑base meetings per month to support instructor growth.
• Ensure a WOW class is taught consistently by all instructors in the region.
• Participate in schedule optimization processes as requested.

• First point of contact for interested instructor candidates.
• Develop and manage a talent pipeline to maintain top‑market instructors.
• Source at least one qualified candidate per month during active recruitment periods.
• Partner with Talent Leadership to finalize and select candidates for instructor roles.
• Lead new instructor training, delivering curriculum and brand feedback.
• Manage pre‑ and post‑training processes to support new instructors.

• Own schedule of a minimum of 15 Red Room classes per week, flexed as needed.

• Conduct one instructor team meeting per month.
• Host one Barry’s bonding activity each quarter.
• Take 1‑2 classes per week across studios to provide performance feedback.
• Communicate efficiently with the DOIT, talent leadership, and studio management.
• Represent Barry’s brand and standards in each class.
• Mentor new instructors through encouragement and support.
• Embody MVV and drive culture across the region.

• Full‑time availability (40 hours per week) with weekend flexibility.
• 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 among peers.
• No MVV or disciplinary issues within the last 12 months.
• Relevant teaching experience with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Minimum 1 year tenure at Barry’s, having taught at least 576 classes.
• OR for external candidates: minimum 2 years of relevant group fitness teaching experience outside Barry’s.
• Demonstrated track record of success.
• Proven leader in the regional fitness community.
• Meets all other requirements listed above (excluding Barry’s related criteria).

• Work a full‑time schedule of at least 40 hours per week, 5 days per week.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and reliable attendance.
• Consistently sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull 20 pounds.
• Type, speak, read, and write for up to 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Use telephone/computer for up to 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Lead and manage subordinate employees.
• Think creatively and respond timely to predictable and unpredictable workplace issues.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Understand, consider, and assess the financial impact of decisions.

This job description provides a general overview of the role. The duties described are not intended to be all‑inclusive or exclusive of any specific employee. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, or control the work of employees under their supervision.

30.21 – 37.50 USD per hour (Seattle)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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