Category: Hiring Staff

A man in a black "coach" shirt gives a thumbs up to a client jumping onto a box in front of a chalkboard in a CrossFit gym.

Training Coaches: How to Find New Coaches

Hiring starts with finding the right people. Because you can train a great person how to coach but you can’t teach anyone how to smile. Chris Cooper shares what he’s learned about finding great people and turning them into coaches.

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Gym Management: The Case for Part-Time Coaches

In discussions on gym management, the argument has been made that a fitness professional must be a full-time coach. I’ll explain why a coach doesn’t have to work full-time and why part-time coaches might actually make clients happier.

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