Careers at Gifford Fitness
Gifford Fitness hires and cultivates the top trainers in the Twin Cities. In addition to being a great place to work and train, we offer competitive benefits including:
Unlimited membership
Keys to the gym
Access to learning resources from seminars, continuing education materials, etc.
Access to knowledge and experience from experienced coaches in the fitness industry
Sports performance Coach - Teens/Collegiate/Adults
Reports to: Owner/Head Coach
Primary Outcomes: Help athletes hit personal bests in Weightlifting, Speed and Sports metrics. Any of our coaches are expected to help athletes get performance PRs within a 3 month time frame in any of our metrics.
Time Commitment: Part Time
Description: We’re looking to add passionate and driven coaches to help our athletes. If you have experience with high school varsity and/or collegiate sports and care deeply about developing teenagers and adult athletes, then we want to hear from you!
Sports Performance Coaches will work with our GiffyFit Teens, The Lions Club and our Adult Team Sport athletes to help them reach their goals. We have athletes ranging from high school prep athletes, collegiate athletes all the way up to professional and national team members.
The right person for this role displays and prioritizes major leadership qualities and professionalism involving community, volunteerism, inclusion, a focus on relationships and communication, as well as emotional maturity and a commitment to quality. Prospective coaches must have life experience that they can use to work with our athletes, who come from many diverse backgrounds.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Professional, growth oriented and a passion for health
Preference given to those with a background in Sports Specific training, collegiate athletes, Weightlifting, CrossFit training and club sports
Preference given to coaches who can write and implement programs
Relevant Training and Coaching certifications (USAW, NASM, CrossFit, PN, etc)
Preference given to those with a college degree
First Aid/CPR Certified (or obtained within 30 days of onboarding)
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter and resume to nick@giffordfitness.com with the subject line “Sports Performance Coach”
Following an interview, the prospective coach may be invited to assist or run athletes through a training session
GROUP COACH - ADULTS
Reports to: Owner/Head Coach
Primary Outcomes: Run an amazing group fitness experience, be a respected and active leader in our community. Coach adults to help reach their goals by helping execute on class plans and personalized coaching. Help athletes improve, help general population adults stay pain free and work through bumps on that journey.
Time Commitment: Part Time
Description: We’re looking to add passionate and driven coaches to our Adults program. If you have experience with your own personal fitness journey and wake up in the morning wanting to help others - this job is for you!
Group Coaches in our Adult program will work with our Adult athletes and help them reach their goals. You will work with a wide range of fitness backgrounds and abilities, ranging from former collegiate athletes to people just starting their health journey in their 40s and 50s. In order to be successful in this role, you have to LOVE the process and patience that comes with working with the beginner, and the possess the empathy that comes with helping someone manage the balance of life stress and fitness.
The right person for this role displays and prioritizes personal values and major leadership qualities that we want to uphold in our culture: community, volunteerism, inclusion, a focus on relationships and communication, as well as emotional maturity and a commitment to quality.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Professional, people focused and solution oriented
Preference given to those with a background in CrossFit training, personal training, teaching or childcare.
Preference given to those with a background in youth/high school sports
CrossFit L-2 certification is required to run adult group classes (can be obtained during internship process)
First Aid/CPR Certified (or obtained within 30 days of onboarding)
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter and resume to nick@giffordfitness.com with the subject line “Group Coach - Adults”
Following an interview, the prospective coach will be invited to assist or run athletes through a training session
YOUTH COACH - KIDS/PRE-K/Pre-Teens
Want to laugh, break a sweat and go home at the end of the day knowing that you made a difference in a child’s life?
We’re looking to add coaches to our Youth and Pre-K programs! Coaching kids is all about pairing fitness with fun, and prioritizing character development.
Our Kids Coaches do some of the most important work at Gifford Fitness. Apply today to be a part of something bigger than you!
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Professional, people focused and solution oriented
Preference given to those with a background in CrossFit training, Kids coaching, personal training
Preference given to teachers (K-12) or childcare
CrossFit Kids Certificate or Brand X Professional Youth Coach Certification (can be obtained during internship process)
First Aid/CPR Certified (or obtained within 30 days of onboarding)
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter and resume to nick@giffordfitness.com with the subject line “Youth Coach - Kids/Pre-K/Pre-Teens”
Following an interview, the prospective coach will be invited to assist a Kids class with another Youth Coach
Coach ApprenticeshIP
The Gifford Fitness Apprenticeship program is a flexible learning and employee development program intended to teach young potential coaches the basics of the fitness industry and help develop potential future career opportunities.
The responsibilities of the Apprentice depend on the needs of the gym, which will vary over time.
You will be a coaching assistant to Nick Gifford, our owner and head coach, shadowing and assisting in multiple sessions per week. You’ll learn the ins and outs of the industry, developing personal skills and character that bring success in the fitness and training world.
Schedule
Participants need to be able to work anywhere from 3-6 hours per week
Responsibilities
Assistant Coach with relevant programs: Kids, Teens, Adults, Legends, or Team Training
Room setup and breakdown
Coach/staff development attendance
Study training resources and materials, as assigned
Administrative tasks, as assigned
Benefits
Unlimited Membership at Gifford Fitness
Key to the gym
Access to learning resources from seminars, continuing education materials, etc.
Access to knowledge and experience from experienced coaches in the fitness industry
Earn your CrossFit Level 1 – upon graduation of the Apprenticeship program, Gifford Fitness will pay for future Gifford Fitness employees’ CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter and resume to nick@giffordfitness.com with the subject line “Gifford Fitness Coach Apprenticeship”