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The Athletic Clubs

Membership-based squad workouts with full-body training

Group Strength & Conditioning Coach

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$50 - $70
Mid
New York, NY, USA
In Person
TrainingFitness & Sports Instruction

About the job

Requirements
  • Passion for the Club Athletic vision, brand, and culture, and belief in the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification or equivalent.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a coaching role in the health and fitness industry.
  • Ability to kneel, bend, reach, climb, stand for periods of time, and lift and carry at least 30 pounds.
  • CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
  • Flexible availability, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
  • Availability to coach at the Williamsburg location.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver classes appropriately and to the Club Athletic standard.
  • Engage with members with an interest in relationship building.

About the company

The Athletic Clubs runs a membership-based fitness program centered on squad-based training sessions that take place twice a week in any weather. Workouts include a full-body mix of erg machines, free-weight strength, plyometrics, and dynamic core work, followed by a social coffee session to build community. Members don’t need to book sessions; they have access to guaranteed private squad workouts and can join additional classes such as run club, strength, conditioning, or pilates. The company differentiates itself by emphasizing consistent, community-driven routines with a built-in social element, rather than varying schedules or on-demand one-off classes. Its goal is to provide a reliable, engaging fitness experience that blends structured group workouts with social support, helping members stay committed and connected with like-minded athletes.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$3.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 Financial District opening expands Lower Manhattan coverage and member acquisition.
  • Chicago’s two Spring 2026 locations open a second market beyond New York.
  • More than 2,000 members across seven clubs validates demand for squad training.

What critics are saying

  • Fifteen-location-2026 ambition needs flawless execution; overexpansion can dilute unit economics fast.
  • Club Athletic rebrand in 2026 risks confusing members and weakening brand equity.
  • Private membership gyms face churn risk if Chicago launches miss opening dates.

What makes The Athletic Clubs unique

  • Fixed-time 20-person squad workouts create scarcity and predictable community-driven attendance.
  • Seven New York City locations and neighborhood branding deepen local habit formation.
  • Anne Mahlum and Michael Abramson bring proven boutique-fitness scaling experience.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

13%
Athletech News
May 15th, 2025
The Athletic Clubs Secures $3.5M Funding

The Athletic Clubs (ACs), a squad-based training brand in NYC, secured a $3.5M funding round led by Solidcore founder Anne Mahlum. The funds will support expansion to 15 locations by 2026 and entry into two new markets. Mahlum, who sold Solidcore for nearly $100M, joins as an investor and board member. Michael Abramson, former Xponential COO, is appointed as president and COO to drive growth and community building.