The HR Coach
for Gym Owners
for Gym Owners
Your Partner in Building a Great Team
Your Partner in Building a Great Team
Are you stressed about the "people side" of your business? You didn't open a gym to worry about compliance issues and employee conflict. You opened it to change your clients lives for the better.
But to change lives, you need a team that is engaged, happy, and high-performing. That's where I can help. I bring over a decade of corporate HR experience—and years of coaching on the gym floor—to help you build a business team that is as strong as your community.
Running a gym is a grind. You are the head coach, the cleaner, the social media manager, and the salesperson. But when you have to be the HR Department too, things can get risky. If you neglect the "people side" of your business, you hit a ceiling.
Are you confident that:
You are compliant with federal, state, and local labor laws?
Your coaches see a long-term future with you?
You are attracting top-tier talent, not just filling shifts?
Your policies protect you and set clear expectations?
You have the documentation to handle tough situations professionally?
Great gyms are built on great teams. Neglecting HR doesn't just create legal risk; it leads to burnout, turnover, and a stagnant culture that spills over into your community. Large companies use HR to gain a competitive edge. Local gym owners deserve that same advantage—building a workplace where coaches want to stay.
You don't have to figure this out on your own.
My background is in HR operations. With a Master’s in Labor Relations & Human Resources (MSIR) and over a decade of experience in global manufacturing, I’ve spent my career building systems that keep businesses efficient, compliant, and growing.
But I’m also an experienced coach. I’m in the gym every day. I understand the unique flow of a class, the connection with members, and the challenges of managing a coaching staff. I bridge the gap between complex employment issues and the reality of the gym floor.
Here are just a few ways that we can help you build a better workplace.
Get peace of mind so you can focus on growth.
Audit-Ready: We’ll get your personnel files squared away—ensuring you have exactly what you need to be compliant, and nothing you shouldn't.
Smart Policies: Let's review your handbook and processes to ensure they protect the business without killing your gym's culture.
Go Digital: Move from messy paper files to a streamlined digital system that makes life easier for you and your staff.
Build a great team.
Recruiting: Get help writing job postings that attract talent who fit your specific culture, and guidance through the interview process.
Onboarding: A new hire’s excitement fades fast without structure. Build an onboarding experience that sets them up for success and makes them feel part of the community.
Smooth Transitions: Whether you are restructuring or handling a termination, get help navigating changes with professionalism and dignity.
Turn good coaches into great leaders.
Performance Reviews: Move away from awkward critiques. I design reviews that facilitate meaningful growth conversations and help your coaches feel seen and valued.
Career Pathing: Retention happens when people see a future. Get help creating development plans that show your coaches how they can grow their career within your four walls.
Org Design: We will look at your future org chart to ensure you are building the leadership structure you need now, and for the next stage of your business.
Reward your best people.
Competitive Pay: Ensure your pay practices align with your business goals and incentivize the behaviors that drive revenue and member happiness.
Benefits & Perks: You don't need a corporate budget to offer value. We will explore creative perks and benefits that improve your team's quality of life.
Payroll Accuracy: The quickest way to lose trust is messing up a paycheck. Let's review your process to ensure your team is paid accurately and on time, every time.
I don't just advise on theory. I do this work daily. I currently partner with a thriving local gym to manage their HR and operations, helping them professionalize their back-office so they can focus on scaling their business.
Let's build a business that is compliant, efficient, and a place where coaches love to work.