Small Group Women’s Strength Training Coach

Bunny is a women-focused* strength training studio in Brooklyn building a community around getting strong. We're looking for a small group coach who knows their stuff, brings energy to the room, makes weight-lifting approachable, and loves helping people get strong on their own terms. This isn't a "count reps and go home" gym — it's a space to lift heavy, hype each other up, delightfully push each other, and redefine what strength looks and feels like.

*( We use "women" broadly and inclusively — trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive lifters are always welcome here.)

WHAT WE'RE REALLY LOOKING FOR

We’ll be candid: we care about who you are and how you show up. Here’s what genuinely matters to us:

Curiosity

The best coaches at Bunny lead with curiosity — about our movement standards, about why a member is moving the way she is, about what's behind a pain or a plateau. If you ask why, dig into the answer, and stay genuinely nerdy about lifting, you'll thrive here.

Emotional Intelligence & Professionalism

Coaching a small group means reading the room. One member is fired up, another just had a terrible day, and you take care of both in the same hour. You communicate proactively, plan ahead, show up prepared, incorporate feedback, and invest in your own development.

Comfort & Confidence with the Barbell

This one's non-negotiable: you're genuinely comfortable under a barbell and coaching others on it. Our programming centers on compound lifts (back squats, deadlifts, bench, hip thrusts, overhead press) and our members trust their coach to load the bar, spot safely, cue with precision, and make heavy weight feel approachable. If barbell work is something you haven’t coached before, this isn't the right fit yet.

Movement Observation & Cueing

You notice when someone’s ribs flare on overhead press or they’re dumping into their low back on squats, and you can deliver clear, simple cues and smart modifications. Being "picky" about safe lifting is a feature, not a bug.

Preparation & Attention to Detail

You review the workout and movement standards ahead of time, show up 15+ minutes early to set up the room (music, temperature, iPads, whiteboard, equipment), and create an atmosphere that members are excited to walk into.

Energy, Enthusiasm & Positive Attitude

You bring high energy consistently — long days, weekends, early mornings. You love getting people strong, and your enthusiasm is contagious..

>>> Background in dance, gymnastics, martial arts, CrossFit, group fitness classes, or another discipline that builds strong body awareness? That’s a great signal to us, though not required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Coach small group strength training sessions (6 members per session):

• Lead members through a warm-up that prepares them for the day’s movements
• Demonstrate the exercises at the top of every session using our demo formula: “This is what it looks like → This is what it doesn’t look like → This is what it looks like”
• Coach progressive overload training across compound lifts: squats, deadlifts, hip thrusts, horizontal and vertical push/pulls
• Help members select the right weight based on ability, history, and prescribed reps
• Monitor and correct form proactively. If something doesn't look safe, pause and fix it.
• Provide individualized modifications based on injury, discomfort, or goals
• Encourage and celebrate members—we’re big on high fives, “hell yeah’s,” and making people feel strong and supported
• Orient new clients to the space, guide them through lift progressions, show them how to use the equipment and move through the sessions

Coach 1-on-1 personal training sessions

• Adapt our monthly programming to personal training clients in 60-minute sessions
• Build individualized warm-ups and workout modifications based on each client's specific goals and limitations (e.g., recovering from injury, returning from maternity leave, chronic disease management)
• Track client progress session-over-session (i.e., weights, reps, form notes) and adjust programming accordingly
• Communicate between sessions as needed (check-ins, scheduling, follow-ups) and maintain the same warmth and professionalism that defines our group classes

Beyond coaching sessions

• Attend all team meetings (mandatory). We meet virtually 1x per month and in-person quarterly. All team meeting time is compensated.
• Open and close the studio following our procedures (equipment setup, music, temperature, iPads, security)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming space: wipe down equipment, reset the room, teach members to take care of the gym
• Communicate proactively with the team: give early heads-up on schedule conflicts and coverage requests, ask questions about programming, and actively monitor and participate in the coaches’ group chat
• Pitch in like a teammate at a growing startup—that might mean watering the plants, troubleshooting an iPad, or covering for a sick coach.

SCHEDULE

We’re always looking for great coaches! Right now, we especially need coaches with weekend availability.

Part-time, minimum 6 hours/week. Shifts fall within:

• Weekends, 8am–1pm
• Weekday mornings, 6–11:30am
• Afternoons, 12–4pm
• Evenings, 4–8pm

WHY BUNNY? COMPENSATION & CULTURE

We have high standards and compensate accordingly. Bunny pays above industry rates because we believe great coaching deserves great pay and opportunities for upward mobility.

• Small group classes start at $65/class, $75/class when the session is full
• Private training sessions: $90/hour (conducted in-studio)
• On top of those rates, we pay quarterly bonuses (5-10% of your total quarterly earnings), holiday premium pay, and coach referral bonuses
• Paid professional development
• Liability coverage while coaching Bunny sessions
• Real growth opportunities: this isn’t just another gym job, we are looking for those who are eager to get in on the ground floor of a growing fitness startup with high growth potential.

HOW TO APPLY

Email ***email_hidden*** with the subject line “BUNNY Small Group Coaching Position” and include:

1. Your resume
2. A short note (2–3 sentences) about your experience and why this role sounds like a great fit
3. Brief answers (1–2 sentences each) to these questions:

• You probably see lots of job postings for trainers—what about this one stands out to you?
• Tell us about your experience coaching barbell lifts. What does your own training look like?
• Briefly describe your experience coaching small group classes, including experience training pairs or couples.
• What are 3–5 adjectives your friends or clients would use to describe you?

Looking forward to hearing from you! Let’s get Bunny, honey.