About This Role
Leading the close-knit community of CrossFit Noordkade and ensuring its high quality and unique atmosphere are maintained is the core of this role. The Gym Manager will have full responsibility for running the thriving gym while the owner travels, and will also transition the current team of freelancers to permanent employees. This challenging role combines community, coaching, and operational management.
Responsibilities
- Be the face of the gym and the main point of contact, ensuring everyone feels welcome, seen, and respected.
- Coach and teach classes with passion, adapting lessons to all levels and injuries across a wide range of offerings including CrossFit, CrossFit Lite, Hyrox, Gymnastics, Strongman, InclusiveFit, Kids, Weightlifting, Personal Training, and Running.
- Build and manage a small team of permanent employees, ensuring coaching quality through active coaching during lessons and clear, structured explanations, even with larger groups.
- Maintain overall order and cleanliness of the gym, including the floor, common areas, and timely maintenance of equipment and cardio machines.
- Act as the point of contact for the Activities Committee to streamline box events, clinics, and competitions.
Requirements
- Demonstrable trainer experience in CrossFit settings, with extensive and proven experience coaching in a CrossFit or functional fitness environment.
- A people-person who is social, approachable, and connects effortlessly with a diverse target group, with inclusivity in their DNA.
- An entrepreneurial and critical eye to identify and proactively address areas for improvement in the gym (e.g., logistics during busy times or facility updates).
- Leadership skills, including the ability to motivate trainers, give constructive feedback, and guide towards a unified didactic vision.
- Flexibility to work during peak community hours (early mornings, evenings, and weekends) within a 32-hour contract.
Benefits
- A challenging management position with significant operational freedom and responsibility.
- The unique opportunity to shape and coach a new permanent team.
- A welcoming environment within a super friendly, active, and loyal community.
- Market-conform salary commensurate with experience and the demands of the role.
- Unlimited access to CrossFit Noordkade and opportunities for professional development.
Important Details
- Schedule: 32 hours per week
About the Company
CrossFit Noordkade is a thriving gym with a close-knit community.