The Manager, Instructor Recruitment plays a dynamic, hands-on role supporting full-cycle recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for Barry’s instructor population. Reporting to the Director, People Acquisition, this role partners with studio leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to meet instructor hiring needs across existing studios and new studio openings.
The Manager, Instructor Recruitment is responsible for executing effective recruitment strategies, maintaining a strong pipeline of instructor talent, and delivering a consistent, high-quality candidate experience. This role supports standardized hiring practices, strengthens stakeholder partnerships, and contributes to instructor staffing and the continued growth of the Barry’s brand through effective talent acquisition processes and measurable results.
What you'll do
Instructor Recruitment
Manage day-to-day instructor recruitment activities, including sourcing strategies, candidate pipeline development, interview scheduling, open calls, and instructor auditions across all regions in partnership with Director, Instructor Talent (DOITs)
Execute consistent instructor hiring practices and recruitment processes across the company
Support training and education initiatives related to instructor hiring and interviewing for MTLs, including establishing a consistent process for submitting instructor referrals and prospects
Partner with People & Culture to ensure instructor recruitment practices align with company-wide hiring standards, policies, and applicable employment guidelines
Exercise discretion and sound judgment when managing instructor recruitment activities and interacting with stakeholders at all levels of the instructor organization
Support a diverse and inclusive workforce through equitable sourcing, interviewing, and hiring practices
Implement recruitment strategies, programs, and campaigns that address current and future instructor staffing needs while reinforcing the Barry’s brand
Identify potential instructor talent by attending classes at other fitness studios across markets and assessing alignment with Barry’s brand, culture, and teaching standards
Build and maintain effective relationships with studio leaders, DOITs, MTLs, and other stakeholders involved in instructor recruitment
Maintain strong partnerships with People & Culture and Talent team members to support effective hiring practices and a positive candidate experience
Develop an understanding of market-specific staffing needs, workforce challenges, and instructor talent availability
Monitor relevant fitness industry and talent market trends, sharing insights and recommendations with the Director, People Acquisition to inform recruitment strategies
Track recruitment activity and key performance indicators, identify opportunities for process improvement, and provide regular updates on pipeline health, hiring progress, and staffing needs
Maintain knowledge of the instructor career path and serve as a resource for individuals interested in pursuing instructor opportunities at Barry’s
Travel to existing and new Barry’s locations as needed to assess staffing needs, build candidate pipelines, and support instructor recruitment
Evaluate local market demographics and implement sourcing approaches that help build instructor teams reflective of the communities they serve while maintaining Barry’s brand standards
Support the company’s ongoing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging through inclusive recruitment practices
New Studio Openings
Support instructor sourcing, auditioning, selection, and onboarding for new studio openings and expansion into new markets, including travel as needed
Partner with studio leadership and cross-functional teams to develop instructor pipelines and meet staffing timelines ahead of opening dates
Monitor recruitment progress for upcoming openings and communicate pipeline updates, hiring needs, and potential staffing challenges to the Director, People Acquisition and relevant stakeholders
Help establish local talent pipelines and execute market-specific recruitment initiatives to support successful studio launches
Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition, full-cycle recruiting, or a related recruitment role
Experience managing multiple open requisitions and recruitment processes simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to source, engage, assess, and hire qualified candidates through a variety of recruitment channels
Experience building and maintaining talent pipelines and developing sourcing strategies to meet current and future hiring needs
Strong candidate assessment, interviewing, and stakeholder management skills
Experience partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring needs, align on candidate profiles, and support hiring decisions
Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), candidate relationship management (CRM) tools, and Microsoft Office
Ability to track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics, including pipeline activity, time-to-fill, and hiring progress
Excellent communication, organization, prioritization, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities while meeting recruitment deadlines
Experience recruiting within fitness, wellness, hospitality, or another service-oriented industry preferred
Experience supporting multi-location recruitment, high-volume hiring, or new market openings preferred