Cindy Frary
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Experienced fitness professional with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through adaptive and flexible approaches. Skilled in program development, team management, and member engagement. Natural ability to inspire and motivate others. Recognized for reliability and fostering a positive, results-driven environment. Prepared to take on a leadership role in group exercise programming.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Group Fitness Instructor
Fitness Holdings Northeast, LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with a staff of 70+ Group Exercise Instructors and Personal trainers for 5 Crunch club locations.
- Comprise and summit quarterly schedules to Crunch Corporate designed to increase class attendance and participation, while remaining within budget constraints for the Group Fitness, Ride & HIITZone departments.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss the implementation of processes and procedures, addressing challenges collaboratively for optimal results across all departments.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services on social media platforms
- Monitor class participation numbers, cancel/modify/change under performing classes.
- Led various group fitness classes to enhance participants' physical health and well-being.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of industry trends and best practices, ensuring the provision of cutting-edge instruction techniques.
- Increased member retention by fostering a supportive and motivating exercise environment.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
Group Exercise Coordinator
Aspen Athletic Club
09.2012 - 06.2023
- Managed a staff of 100+ fitness professionals, fostering a team-oriented culture that prioritized ongoing professional development.
- Developed & led safe and effective group exercise schedules designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
- Collaborated with gym management to evaluate and revise class offerings based on participant feedback and industry trends.
- Remained current with fitness trends and techniques to provide latest and most impactful group fitness schedules.
- Monitored and evaluated program performance to determine value and quality.
- Developed strong rapport with participants, fostering a positive environment that encouraged commitment to fitness goals.
- Maintained class attendance records and documented clients' progress toward stated goals.
- Served as a mentor to newer instructors within the gym community, providing guidance on best practices for successful group exercise instruction.
- Assisted in the promotion of gym events and classes, resulting in increased membership sign-ups and retention rates.
Development Director/Master Trainer
The willPower Method
11.2009 - 11.2019
- Work directly with Program Creator Stacey Lei Krauss to achieve a strong global team of 200+ fitness professionals
- Developed new processes for instructor evaluations which resulted in marked performance improvements
- Extensively trained new and existing international and domestic Development Coaches
- Led willPower Method Phase I and Phase II instructor trainings
Group Exercise Instructor
Southwest YMCA
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Taught a variety of group strength, conditioning & mind body fitness classes.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with them during group fitness classes.
Skills
- AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
- ACE Health Coach
- The Bio-Mechanics Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Yoga Fit Levels I & II
- NETA Pilates Instructor
- WillPower Method Master Trainer
- CPR/AED
- Barefoot Training Specialist - EBFA
Timeline
Lead Group Fitness Instructor
Fitness Holdings Northeast, LLC
09.2023 - Current
Group Exercise Coordinator
Aspen Athletic Club
09.2012 - 06.2023
Group Exercise Instructor
Southwest YMCA
01.2011 - 09.2012
Development Director/Master Trainer
The willPower Method
11.2009 - 11.2019
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