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Iconic brand built on a human touch with a playful sideManage all Athletic products and offerings, maximising attendance and penetrationFull time gig with ongoing support and developmentWho are we?There''s never been a better time to join Virgin Active! We have the best talent, doing the best work of their lives with meaning. Our continuous focus on inspiring people to live an active life is what unites us and sets us apart in our vision to be the world''s most loved exercise brand.We are part of the Virgin group of companies worldwide and launched our Australian business in 2008 with one club, five studios and a dedicated team of just 50 people. Today, we have a team of nearly 1,000 people and we''re building a collection of iconic locations in Sydney and Melbourne.In a nutshellThis position is responsible for managing the Athletic space, one of Virgin Active''s core group exercise experiences with the goal of maximising its attendance and penetration. Gaining creative direction from our global team, you''ll develop and grow the program to guarantee an irresistible experience for all.Manage program developments in line with the global framework (and local industry insights) both in club and online, to drive its performance.Oversee the delivery of the program to maximise its growth, attendance and penetration,from strategic planning to tactical execution.Manage program recruitment, identify talent channels and make final hiring decisions in partnership with club leadership teams.Oversee all program training including determining venues and logistics, material and asset design, technical skill assessment, mentoring and delivery of program workshops to develop and inspire high calibre performance from each instructor.Ensure a united and considered approach to feedback with club leadership teams across program training and class delivery.Develop positioning and messaging that differentiates our program from the market.Lead partnerships, initiatives, special events and campaigns with key central stakeholders.Support club operations teams in maintaining studio and equipment brand standardsAdvocate safety and ensure an overall safe environment for members and team members.Stay up to date with quantitative and qualitative data to maintain acute awareness of program and instructor specific results, performance gaps and opportunities.Lead program awareness, ensuring all teams have sound knowledge of program attributes, benefits, and value proposition.Personally deliver classes to ensure presence and connection with the program. with the uniqueness that''s given you a rock star following.All about you:You have 5+ years of relevant group ex and leadership experience, your Cert III in Fitness (or recognised instructor qual), a superb group ex reputation, your first aid and CPR certs.You have aligned experience. You know how to create meaningful programs and encourage mindfulness of the people around you. You bring a rare combination of group ex technical aptitude, commerciality, and decision-making. You''re an athlete and performer. Both equally. You love to design programs as much as you love to deliver them.You are people focused. You''re a raw and magnetic personality. You get a kick out of getting people to those I did it! moments. You''re confident and cool under pressure. Inspiring the community to push themselves to new heights (one class at a time).You are selfassured. You listen intently. You speak eloquently. You can connect with anyone, and you totally love it when you''re thrust into the limelight. You feel most at home on the podium and you''re authentic when you express yourself. You love to inspire.You are driven. You love motivating others. You leverage your life experience and charismatic personality to help members experience breakthrough moments in class.You have a cando approach. You''re cool with ambiguity, and you roll with the punches when things change. You easily move between tactical work and big picture work.What you''ll get from usA brand built on a human touch with a playful sideA culture that''s all about inspiring people to live an active lifeA free membership for you (and your buddy) to workout at our clubsDiscounted personal trainingSpecial deals with our retail and service partnersWork/life balance with flexible optionsPaid parental leave to spend time with your new little humanRegular personal and professional developmentConfidential 24hour support via our employee assistance programWe like to be normal, not formalThese opportunities don''t come up often... be part of something meaningful and apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr