Fitness Manager

About BEAT81

At BEAT81, we're on a mission to revolutionize fitness by merging the best of technology, group training, and expert coaching. As a rapidly growing fitness-tech startup, we empower people across Germany, and soon across Europe, to Sweat Smarter Together. Through innovative group workouts, real-time performance tracking, and gamification, we're transforming the traditional fitness experience into something dynamic, personalized, and impactful.
We're not just building a global leader in fitness and technology; we're building a world-class team. At BEAT81, we value passion, potential, and the power of fresh perspectives.
BEAT81 is coming to Nuremberg! We are opening our first studio in the city in early 2027, with two formats under one roof: RIDE, our indoor cycling experience with real-time heart rate tracking, and BUILD+, our new strength format with Smith machines, barbells and our own weight tracking technology, where members see exactly what they lifted, every set, every session. We are looking for a Fitness Manager to build and develop the coach community that brings both formats to life.
As Fitness Manager you are the quality owner and coach development expert for our freelance coach community in Nuremberg. During the launch phase you work hand in hand with our Expansion team and take over from our Expansion Fitness Manager after a structured onboarding. You work alongside the Studio Manager, who runs the studio day to day, and you are one of the first permanent BEAT81 team members on the ground in a brand-new city.

You will

Coach Recruitment & Launch Support
- Support the recruitment of freelance coaches for the local studio by identifying potential candidates, participating in recruitment activities and coordinating try-outs together with the relevant central teams.
- Coordinate the local recruitment process by helping organise try-outs, launch events and other recruitment-related activities for RIDE and BUILD.
- Assess candidates during recruitment activities against the relevant format and role requirements and share structured feedback with the responsible central team.
- Support the launch of the local coach network by helping create a strong connection between the studio, the formats and newly recruited coaches during the opening phase.

Product & Format Development
- Act as a local product and format expert by bringing studio-level insights and market feedback into the development of RIDE and BUILD+.
- Provide feedback on formats, workouts, equipment and the member experience based on observations from the local studio environment.
- Identify opportunities for product improvement and share relevant insights, ideas and feedback with the central Fitness and Product teams.
- Support product and format roll-outs locally by helping ensure that new concepts, formats or product updates can be implemented effectively in the studio environment.
- Participate in product testing  where input from the local studio is required.

Coach & Studio Interface
- Provide format-related information and context to freelance coaches where needed for recruitment, try-outs, product testing or the introduction of new formats.
- Collect relevant feedback from the local studio environment and pass it to the appropriate central team for consideration in product and format development.
- Support a strong local coach 

You have

• Deep group fitness coaching experience at a high standard.
• A strength coaching background: you train with barbells yourself, you are comfortable coaching compound movements (squat, deadlift, press, row) and correcting technique under load, and you hold a recognised personal training or strength qualification.
• Indoor cycling coaching experience is a strong plus; willingness to get onboarded to RIDE is a must.
• Experience in group fitness leadership or working alongside other fitness professionals; you know how to mentor and support coaches.
• Quality-first decision-making: you can distinguish between teachable skills and fundamental competencies, and you enforce standards without eroding trust.
• High emotional intelligence and maturity, with clear, direct and professional communication; you can give and receive tough feedback.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail; you manage multiple priorities on the go and nothing slips through the cracks.
• A hands-on builder mindset: you are excited (not scared) by being one of the first permanent people on the ground in a new BEAT81 city.
• Fluent German and at least B1/B2 English.
• Comfort with a non-traditional schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends when the coaches need you, and with occasional travel to Berlin for format trainings and team events.

Nice to have

• An advanced strength qualification (e.g. CSCS, Olympic weightlifting or powerlifting certification, German A-Lizenz) or a degree in sports science.
• Certified indoor cycling instructor.
• Experience building or guiding high-performing coaching teams.
• Familiarity with fitness-tech, gamification, or boutique fitness concepts.

Benefits:

🏋️ WALK THE TALK: Unlimited BEAT81 workouts for you and one other person of your choice: We guarantee that you'll get fit with us.

📚 LEARN & GROW: We support your professional development with a dedicated budget for courses, workshops, and certifications.

🎉 EVENTS: Our annual BEAT Connect event in Berlin brings together team members from all cities for inspiring sessions, fun activities, and meaningful connection. On top of that, we host monthly team meet-ups, team workouts, and our much-loved summer and winter parties to keep the team spirit high all year round.

🍎 TASTY PERKS: Free drinks, fresh fruit, coffee, tasty granola, and more will keep you energized throughout the day.

🏥 HEALTH INITIATIVES: Stay healthy and balanced with our quarterly health management initiatives to support your physical and mental well-being, keeping you energized and focused throughout the year.

🐶 BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK: No need for dog-sitting - your furry friend is always welcome in the office!

💼 MONEY ON TOP: Sign up for a private company pension plan in partnership with Stuttgarter Versicherung - so you can look into the future with confidence.

🌱 FUTUREBENS: You will have access to a personalized dashboard on FutureBens, the platform for sustainable and future-oriented employee offers from over 130 eco-friendly brands.

BEAT81 is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.