Talent & Product Development Manager (New Modality)

[solidcore] is launching a new modality and looking for a Talent & Product Development Manager to lead the design, build, and scaling of this offering from the ground up. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Product Strategy, this role is preferably based in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new fitness concept end-to-end from programming and coaching philosophy to talent strategy and training infrastructure. Our ideal candidate is a builder at heart: creative, rigorous, and energized by the challenge of turning a vision into a best-in-class product and team.

Product Design & Methodology

Collaborate with the Senior Director of Product Strategy to develop the training methodology for the new modality concept

Refine the product offerings, including the workout and its programming elements (equipment, lighting, sound, etc.) as well as the full class experience and coaching techniques used pre-class, in-class, and post-class

Lead the design and launch of additional formats as the modality expands

Talent Strategy & Hiring

Define the ideal coach profile for this modality, including athletic background, teaching ability, and brand alignment

Provide input on the hiring process, including audition structure and evaluation criteria

Continuously refine the coach profile and hiring criteria based on training outcomes and in-studio coach performance

Training & Development Infrastructure

Determine the ideal equipment specifications for each format offering

Develop a comprehensive exercise catalog per format, including progressions, regressions, and cueing standards

Build a coach onboarding and training program from the ground up

Plan and execute new coach trainings

Develop daily program resources for all formats

Design a continuing education program to deepen coach skill over time and maintain quality as the team scales

Create a structured feedback loop for ongoing coach development, including observation cadences, performance benchmarks, and growth plans

3+ years of experience in fitness programming, coach development, or product design within a group fitness or boutique fitness environment

Prior experience coaching and/or training coaches in a high-volume, high-standards studio setting

Certified Personal Training Certification from an accredited program is preferred

Demonstrated ability to build curriculum, programming, or training systems from scratch 

Strong eye for product: able to translate a brand vision into the details of a class experience (movement, music, lighting, language, pacing)

Proven ability to lead, connect with, and inspire a team, with experience coaching and motivating groups of instructors or coaches

Strong administrative, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to drive multiple workstreams in parallel

Excellent time management skills and consistency in completing tasks required

Proficiency with G-suite and Zoom

Flexibility and willingness to travel to conduct auditions, trainings, and workshops as the business dictates. Non-traditional availability is expected to meet the needs of the business, including mornings, evenings, and weekends