We Are Hiring: Black Strength Coach

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July 07, 2025•3 min read

Solcana Fitness is Hiring: ‘Black Strength’ Group Fitness Coach

Posting closes July 25th, 2025

We are looking for a certified fitness instructor to coach our Black Strength Program

Solcana Fitness is a strength and conditioning gym whose mission is to serve our community by providing high-quality fitness to traditionally marginalized communities. We are queer-centered, fat-affirming and social-justice oriented. 

Our current organizational goals are to increase the diversity of our staff to better represent our community, expand access to our programming to people with financial barriers, grow our impact on the fitness industry through our inclusive coach training program, and improve our systems to manage our growing team.

Solcana is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under local, state, or federal law. 

We believe that lived experience in Black communities and/or a deep understanding of systemic barriers in fitness can be powerful assets in this role.

Who we are....

  • Dedicated to helping our community feel strong and healthy

  • A small team that works closely to support each other and meet our goals

  • Invested in helping our clients and employees grow and learn

You are....

  • A certified fitness instructor who is interested in expanding access to fitness

  • Consistent and reliable to a schedule

  • Interested in growing into a leadership position

  • Outgoing and easy to talk to

  • Willing and able to ask for help when you need it

  • Someone who loves giving a helping hand

  • Experienced in working with both Black and LGBTQIA+ communities

Don't apply if you....

  • Want a short term position

  • Can’t commit to a consistent weekly schedule

To apply

If this sounds like you, fill out an application here

More about this position

The Black Strength Group Fitness coach is responsible for coaching one class per week for a group of Black Solcana members. They will also be responsible for communications about the program and programming in collaboration with the Solcana leadership team. 

Responsibilities 

  • Coaching one Black Strength class per week 

  • Organizing Black Strength social events once per quarter

  • Occasionally Responding to emails, phone calls and text messages from prospective Black Strength clients (with support from the administrative team)

  • Coaching other classes in the group fitness program as available 

  • Appearing in social media posts & videos to market the Black Strength class

  • Continuing education as required by Solcana and relevant certificates

Requirements 

  • Certification in a fitness program (group fitness, personal training, or otherwise), OR

  • Ability to complete our 12-week course and NASM certification immediately after hiring

  • Passion for Inclusive health and fitness 

  • Passion for helping others 

  • Experienced working with LGBTQIA communities. 

  • Experience working with Black communities.

Compensation & Details

  • $30 per hour 

  • Class takes place every Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm at 3016 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 2-3 additional administrative hours per week

  • 2-3 other coached classes per week

  • Opportunity to grow into leadership position

To apply

If this sounds like you, fill out an application here

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