Lead, inspire, and thrive as a Studio Manager in our vibrant health club community!
Club Coops has entered its next phase of its legacy, now is your opportunity to join this premium Brisbane health club as a Studio Manager and be a part of a transformative period in the club’s history!
About Club Coops
Club Coops, founded 45 years ago by former world number one tennis player Ashley Cooper, is entering an exciting new chapter with a fresh rebrand and the launch of a new group fitness offering. This legacy health and racquet club combines modern group fitness, functional training, a heated magnesium pool, 24-hour fitness facilities, allied health services with traditional racquet sports and aquatic workouts, and now a brand new members Cafe and Bar. Club Coops aims to be a “home away from home” for its members, offering one of the most diverse and extensive ranges of health and racquet sport options in Brisbane.
About the Role
As the Studio Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of wellness methodologies in our Group Fitness department. You will drive member satisfaction, and Instructor leadership by recruiting, training, and providing ongoing development to instructors, while delivering consistent and exceptional class experiences.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Certificate III in Fitness and/or Diploma in Reformer/Mat Pilates
- Yoga Teacher Training (highly regarded)
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Demonstrated commitment to continued personal and professional development.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role (Studio Manager, Master Trainer or Lead Instructor).
- Proven track record of driving high-quality group classes for 3+ years.
- Championing Instructor engagement, satisfaction, and community.
- Experience in staff development, education and presenting workshops.
- Demonstrated success in achieving NPS targets and KPIs.
Key Qualities
- Professionalism with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication and the ability to provide constructive feedback.
- Passion, energy, and enthusiasm for Pilates and teaching.
- Adaptability, empathy and patience with team development.
- Keen observation and attention to safety and member experience.
- Proactive in seeking personal and professional growth and exceeding expectations.
Role Responsibilities
- Teaching Group Classes: Reformer, Mat Pilates, Yoga.
- Day-to-Day Studio Operations: Being a member experience champion, manage scheduling, staff supervision, facility maintenance, member relations, and budget.
- Marketing: Collaborating with the Marketing team on community engagement, event and workshop planning. Creating and contributing to social media content. Developing strategic partnerships for recruitment and professional development. Contributing to club communications.
- Staff Management: Maintaining positive relationships with the Club Coops staff and Instructors. Manage staff timesheets. Conduct weekly face-to-face meetings with instructors. Oversee onboarding and mentoring of new instructors. Organise instructor workshops and ongoing education.
- Reporting: Monitor and analyse KPIs to improve retention and profitability.
What’s On Offer
- A hybrid role of part-time to full-time hours combining classes and management hours.
- Professional and personal mentorship and development.
- A great opportunity to have a voice in Coops’ newly redeveloped and reinvigorated group fitness department.
- A fun and friendly working environment where efforts are rewarded.
- The opportunity to be an integral part of a results-driven team who also like to have a lot of fun.
- A culture that supports a pleasant and flexible work environment.
- A salary package that can be negotiated subject to experience.
- Complimentary membership for you and your best friend.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining us, we would love to hear from you! Please click ‘Apply’ and submit a resume and cover letter outlining your background and what you can bring to the role.
Join us and take the next step in your career while making a memorable and life changing difference in the journey of our club members.
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