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Below are the paid employment positions that we have available. If there is nothing listed, please still reach out! We’re always interested in adding talent to our team.

We also offer internships for college credit or temporary work.

General Manager/Head Coach

CrossFit Goldfinch | Ankeny, Iowa

For more than twelve years (formerly under the name North Ankeny CrossFit), we have worked to build a community of people who love getting better, doing it together, not taking themselves too seriously, and truly caring about each other. To better grow our CrossFit program and serve the membership, we are looking for a full-time General Manager/Head Coach. This position is meant to be the face of CrossFit Goldfinch. This person should love fitness, love being around the members, and love coaching athletes of all ages. If that’s you, read on!

  • Compensation

    -Base salary of $40,000*

    -Additional bonuses based on membership growth, merchandise sales, podcast/YouTube revenue, and private training clients

    *Additional compensation of $15,000-$30,000 can be expected on top of the base salary for a total target monetary compensation of $55K-$70K.

    Benefits

    -401(k) with employer match

    -4 weeks of paid vacation

    -$1,000 annually toward continuing education

    -Free memberships to all Goldfinch Athletics programs/locations for all members of your household

    -Multiple hours during shifts to train/exercise

  • Head Coach Responsibilities

    -Coach 4 weekdays noon-7:30 p.m.; Saturday 6-10 a.m. (Coach 20 classes per week)

    -Strive to be the best coach possible. As the primary client-facing role, this is the most important aspect of this position.

    -Take classes at CFGF (be a part of the community, not separate from it)

    -Work with part-time staff to elevate their coaching quality

    General Manager Responsibilities

    -Elevate the member experience in any way possible. This is the main mission of everyone at Goldfinch Athletics. We truly love our membership and want to provide the best possible experience for them.

    -Work with ownership to set and manage the coaching schedule at CFGF

    -Ensure quality across all classes (regarding class plans, coaches, member satisfaction, gym cleanliness, etc.)

    -Produce, evaluate, and report to ownership reports on membership (attendance, financial, and performance)

    -Maintain equipment in solid working condition

    -Post stories each weekday on the CrossFit Goldfinch Facebook and Instagram

    -Other duties as decided by both the GM and ownership in the service of running a kick-ass gym

  • Requirements

    -CrossFit L1 or similar professional certification (ACE, CSCS, etc.). If you have significant experience in CrossFit, we can waive this requirement, but we’ll quickly work to get an L1 upon hiring.

    -Excellent interpersonal skills, especially in front of large groups

    -Experience coaching group classes (CrossFit classes, ideally)

    -Be coachable, proactive, and considerate

    Bonus points if you have:

    -Exercise science/kinesiology degree

    -CrossFit L2 certification or further

    -Competitive CrossFit experience

    -Additional education in training athletes of all ages, from teenagers through masters athletes

To apply for this position, use the button below. This will send an email to our team. In the email, please include the following:

  • A CV/resume or description of your credentials for the position

  • Your answer, in 200 words or less, to this question: Why do you want to work in fitness?