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

  • Contributions to a continuing education account

Youth program director

We have an amazing opportunity at Gifford Fitness for the right candidate to take on our Youth Programs for Kids and Pre-K.

This role will be in charge of youth events, sales, coaches, and energy of the program.

The right person for this role displays and prioritizes major leadership qualities: 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, Kids coaching, personal training, teaching 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 Program Director”

Sports performance Coach - Teens

We’re looking to add passionate and driven coaches to our Teens program. If you have experience with high school varsity and/or collegiate sports and care deeply about developing teenagers, then we want to hear from you!

Teens Sports Performance Coaches will work with our GiffyFit Teens athletes and help them reach their goals. You will work with a wide range of athletes from 11-12 year olds just learning about fitness and health up to Division 1 level athletes in their senior year of high school.

The right person for this role displays and prioritizes major leadership qualities that we want to teach our youth: community, volunteerism, inclusion, a focus on relationships and communication, as well as emotional maturity and a commitment to quality.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Professional, growth oriented and a passion for health

  • Preference given to those with a background in Sports Specific training, collegiate athletes, CrossFit training and club sports

  • Preference given to CrossFit Kids Certificate or Brand X Professional Youth Coach Certification. Other fitness certifications are a plus (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 “Sports Performance Coach”

  • Following an interview, the prospective coach will be invited to assist or run athletes through a training session

GROUP COACH - ADULTS

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

  • Preference given to those with a CF-L2 certification or higher

  • CrossFit L-1 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 “Group Coach - Adults”

  • Following an interview, the prospective coach will be invited to assist or run athletes through a training session

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, teaching 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)

YOUTH COACH - KIDS/PRE-K

HOW TO APPLY

  • Submit a cover letter and resume to nick@giffordfitness.com with the subject line “Youth Coach - Kids/Pre-K”

  • 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”