Higher Ground Fitness is a female founded and operated fitness studio that believes in creating a positive escape in a 45-minute muscle quivering workout. Our team delivers high energy total-body classes customizable to any fitness level. We thrive on the badass community of doers that fill up our studios, showing up for themselves and each other in every class.

Instructor

We are looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable people to join our HGF instructor team! Our team is made up of outgoing and professional go-getters who are passionate about the fitness and wellness industry. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive team of fitness leaders, find a fulfilling career + grow alongside our small women-run business! Our training program will teach you everything you need to know about the HGF method, the machine and how to lead a high-energy class that will leave clients shaking and sweating!

All Higher Ground Fitness instructors must undergo our comprehensive training program. During training our team is dedicated to the success of each trainee. Our training groups are small as well as highly selective, allowing for individualized support aiding in each instructor's success. We are ideally looking for instructors who have previous experience instructing fitness classes but are willing to make exceptions. Attending the New Instructor Intensive IN FULL is a requirement for all trainees regardless of your fitness certification status.

Requirements

  • Builds a positive community within the studio and their own classes! This includes engaging with clients in-studio and social media.
  • Embodying the HGF brand. Encouraging a welcoming and inclusive environment.
  • Availability to teach a minimum of 3 classes/week
  • Attending at least TWO staff meetings and additional training opportunities per year
  • Availability to instruct sessions on at least TWO holidays per year: One Winter (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's); One Summer (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day)
  • Weekend availability preferred
  • Prior group fitness experience is a plus but not required
  • Must be reliable and professional.

Perks

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Free Classes
  • Growth Potential
  • Merchandise Discounts

If you are interested in the above role, please send a copy of your resumé to shannon.murphy@highergroundfit.com.

Photographer/Videographer Marketing Intern

We’re looking for someone to help us highlight the heart and grit in our community and instructor team.

The Photographer/Videographer Marketing Intern will execute the creation of short form video content. We need someone who can hit the ground running and start contributing in class footage, before/after class footage, team BTS, community events, etc.  This person must have experience in creating and editing video content using Instagram, TikTok, and video editing software.

Job Description

The Photographer/Videographer Marketing Intern will assist with the photo and video creative needs of Higher Ground Fitness through planning, executing, and collaborating with our Marketing Manager and Digital Marketing Specialist. The Photographer/Videographer Marketing Intern will capture, edit, and deliver photos and videos to support HGF’s digital marketing material.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the marketing team to promote HGF services (classes, private classes, small group private sessions, private session) and special events through photos and videos
  • Meet with Digital Marketing Specialist weekly to understand upcoming needs
  • Capture engaging photos and videos during organized content class sessions, before/after class, team behind the scenes, community events,etc.
  • Develop a photo and video library for digital content
  • Assist with ideating and curating social media content for events, campaigns, TikTok, Instagram, etc.
  • Stay up to date and suggest relevant trends from various social media channels
  • Provide 4 short form videos per week. (16-20 per month)
  • Provide 4 still shots per week (16 per month)
  • This is a hybrid role that will require being in the studio at least twice per week.

Qualifications

  • Must already have access to the equipment you’re planning to use
  • Experience in short form edits and storytelling
  • Proficiency in Instagram and Tiktok platforms, trends and editing best practices
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Ability to turn over a small number of quick edits on photos and video during an event
  • Works well in a team setting and independently
  • Thinks creatively and is highly organized and motivated
  • Experience in fitness shooting is a plus but not required

Benefits

  • Earn a Bi-weekly stipend for capturing and editing digital content
  • Receive two free classes per week and a discounted rate on any additional classes
  • Receive discounted rate on instructor training program
  • Opportunity to build your portfolio for future endeavors
  • Opportunity to earn college credits dependent on university guidelines
  • Opportunity to expand on the role and grow with the Higher Ground team beyond summer

If you are interested in the above role, please send a copy of your resumé, 2 short form videos with relevant experience and 2 still photographs from an active session to shannon.murphy@highergroundfit.com.