Talent Development Lead

Barry’s is the Best Workout in the World

TM®. Founded in West Hollywood in 1998, it’s the original strength and cardio interval fitness experience that provides an immersive, high-intensity, one-hour workout that’s as effective as it is fun. Our fitness classes alternate between working out with weights and running on a treadmill. Each day focuses on a different muscle group in order to achieve real results and to prevent injuries.

Our program is designed to tone muscle and maximize fat loss, while spiking the metabolism for up to 48 hours following the class.

Please be aware that smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Barry’s studios and corporate offices.

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The Talent Development Lead (TDL) serves as a leader, Barry’s culture ambassador and class programming guide for their regional Talent team. They are a responsible and motivated individual, passionate about sharing their knowledge on creating a WOW experience with others. The TDL cultivates supportive relationships by making themselves accessible and approachable, communicating effectively, and following through on tasks efficiently.

Relocation assistance is available for this position if you are currently based outside Seattle.

The ability to perform the following duties consistently and reliably is essential and necessary to

accomplish the central purposes and requirements of this position:

• 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/play listing, 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.
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