General Manager and CrossFit Coach

Company: Ballston CrossFit
Location: Arlington, VA 22201

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Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
  • Full-Time Salary + Bonus Plan (negotiable)
  • Benefits (paid health insurance, cell phone, etc)
  • Retirement plan with 3% company match (eligible after 6 months employment)
  • 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company sponsored continuing education opportunities
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
Qualifications
  • Experience:
    • CrossFit, 3 years (Required)

    • CrossFit management, 1 year (Required)

  • Full Job Description

    Ballston CrossFit is seeking a full time General Manager/CrossFit Coach to join an established and growing CrossFit Box in Arlington VA (just outside of Washington DC). This is an incredible opportunity to obtain a leadership role with an amazing CrossFit community!

    Position Description:

    The candidate should demonstrate excellent CrossFit coaching, leadership and managerial skills to effectively lead all operational aspects of the CF box (with support and strategic guidance from the Owner and Head Coach). The General Manager/CrossFit coach will coach athletes of all levels, from beginners to advanced athletes/competitors. The manager/coach should easily connect with a wide variety of people and are effective in helping them reach their full potential. They are expected to be experts at recognizing & teaching CrossFit movements. He/she is involved with and well respected in the local CrossFit community.

    Ability to deliver excellence to serve our community of members is required – expectations are high! We follow CFNE Ben Bergeron’s coaching approach…constant pursuit of excellence in everything we do!!

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • 3+ years of functional training as an athlete
    • 1+ year full-time CrossFit coach or 2+ years part-time CrossFit coach
    • CrossFit L1, additional certifications desired (L2/Coaches Prep, weightlifting, USAW, gymnastics, mobility, etc.)
    • Outgoing, warm personality with a focus on professionalism
    • Highly desired: 1+ years General Manager/Manager experience

    Responsibilities Include:

    • Lead coaching group classes (target is coaching 15-20 CrossFit classes/week).
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with current athletes while also focusing on attracting new members and converting prospective members.
    • Office hours to review programming, respond to emails from members and prospects, update membership management system (Zen Planner – training is available), update website (WordPress), assist with facility organization, attend team meetings, work on projects, maintain member acquisition software (InfusionSoft) and implement other initiatives under direction from the Owner.
    • Develop robust social media presence
    • Assist Owner and Head Coach with managing team of 12 part time coaches
    • Develop new coaches in our internship program (in conjunction with owner and Head Coach)
    • Respond in a timely manner to membership inquiries, provide information about our program and membership options
    • Plan and facilitate community and promotional events on a monthly basis
    • Occasional private coaching sessions
    • Implement programs under direction of the Owner and Head Coach
    • Encouraged and challenged to assist development of new programs and services

    About Ballston CrossFit

    Ballston CrossFit is one of the top CrossFit training facilities in the DC metro area. We are recognized for the high quality of our coaching and we constantly strive for operational excellence. We opened in February 2012 and have ~300 awesome members and have received 4 awards as one of the best CrossFit boxes in the DC area (https://ballstoncrossfit.com/awards/). Our coaching staff possesses deep experience and education (12 coaches with a CF-L2) around health and fitness. In addition, we provide an inspiring and fun work environment!

    Take a tour of the box: https://goo.gl/maps/R1djKuxsmkL2

    Position Benefits Include:

    • Full-Time Salary + Bonus Plan (negotiable)
    • Benefits (paid health insurance, cell phone, etc)
    • Retirement plan with 3% company match (eligible after 6 months employment)
    • 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
    • Company sponsored continuing education opportunities
    • Quarterly team building activities

    To apply, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and explaining why you would like to become part of our great coaching team!

    Job Type: Full-time

    Experience:

    • CrossFit: 3 years (Required)
    • CrossFit management: 1 year (Required)

    Additional Compensation:

    • Bonuses

    Work Location:

    • One location

    Benefits:

    • Health insurance
    • Retirement plan
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance

    This Company Describes Its Culture as:

    • Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
    • Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
    • Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative