Lead Coaches. Drive Performance.

Flow Athletic is seeking an experienced fitness industry leader ready to take the next step in their career.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of Sydney’s leading boutique fitness and personal training centres in a hybrid leadership role that combines people management, coaching development, business performance, and hands-on personal training.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, genuinely loves coaching people, and is ready to help lead and develop a strong team of trainers inside an established premium fitness brand.

This is not a desk-based management role.

You’ll lead from the floor, build culture, drive accountability, mentor coaches, and continue working directly with clients through a smaller personal training roster.

About The Role

This is a full-time position working across a rotating roster between 5am and 7pm, Monday to Sunday, averaging 38 hours per week.

The role is split approximately:

60% Coaching & Team Leadership
40% Personal Training

You will complete approximately 10–15 hours of personal training sessions per week while overseeing the performance, development, and culture of the Flow Athletic personal training team.

You’ll report directly to the General Manager and Owner Directors.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Performance

Lead, mentor, and develop the personal training team
Drive high standards in coaching, professionalism, service, and member experience
Recruit, onboard, and support new personal trainers
Conduct regular team one-on-ones and performance reviews
Foster accountability, retention, and team growth
Support the ongoing development of team culture and coaching standards
Own overall PT team occupancy and retention
Help drive the continued growth and performance of the coaching department

Coaching & Client Experience

Deliver exceptional personal training sessions
Build strong client relationships and long-term member outcomes
Lead by example through energy, professionalism, and presence on the gym floor
Contribute to a premium coaching and member experience

KPIs & Performance Measures

Success in this role will be measured through:

Personal coaching performance and completed PT sessions
Overall performance and occupancy of the PT team
Team retention and coaching standards
Completion and effectiveness of team one-on-ones
Contribution to team culture, leadership, and service delivery

About You

You are an experienced coach with strong leadership potential who is ready to step into a bigger role within the fitness industry.

You are:

A natural leader and strong communicator
Passionate about coaching and developing people
Commercially aware and performance-driven
Confident managing standards, accountability, and team performance
Energised by community, culture, and high-performing environments
Professional, proactive, and highly organised
Someone who leads by example on and off the gym floor

Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience as a Personal Trainer
Minimum 2 years leadership experience within the fitness industry
Strong coaching and relationship-building skills
Experience working within a premium fitness environment
Cert III & IV in Fitness

Desirable

Experience managing or mentoring personal trainers
Sales and customer service experience
Experience using MindBody, Trainerize, and Technogym systems

What We Offer

competitive salery + Super + Performance Bonuses
Complimentary Flow Athletic membership
Existing client opportunities and lead flow
Leadership mentoring and ongoing professional development
Opportunity to work within a respected premium fitness brand
Career progression into senior leadership within the fitness industry
A supportive, ambitious, and high-performing team environment

About Flow Athletic

Flow Athletic is a premium training and wellness space based in Paddington, Sydney.

We combine personal training, strength, recovery, running, reformer pilates, yoga, and high-performance coaching inside a community-driven environment focused on long-term results and genuine connection.

We are passionate about coaching, performance, leadership, and building an exceptional member experience.

How To Apply

Please submit:

Your CV
A cover letter outlining your experience and why this role interests you

Video applications are welcomed and encouraged.

Applications are open now with an immediate start available for the right candidate.

Flow Athletic

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