Energy Exchange Program
Program Overview
The SHINE FIT Energy Exchange Program is an exclusive opportunity for any individuals with a passion for SHINE FIT and desire to contribute to our studio community. This program is more than just a typical fitness studio exchange – it’s a chance to build valuable skills in leadership, customer service, social media content creation and marketing while taking your fitness and confidence journey to the next level.
Energy Exchange Details
Imagine receiving high-energy fitness classes in exchange for helping out with studio operations at one of Toronto's most empowering and fastest growing fitness studios! As a part of the SHINE FIT Energy Exchange Team, you'll enjoy complimentary classes in exchange for volunteer work. You’ll be interacting with members, answering booking inquiries, assisting instructors with opening/closing the studio, filming class clips, posting Instagram stories, and drafting engaging content for TikTok and Reels. This is not just an opportunity to start your fitness journey, but also a fantastic way to gain practical experience in leadership and social media marketing, all while being immersed in the vibrant SHINE FIT community.
General Guidelines
1 hour of work = 1 class credit
1 shift of work/week, with complimentary class on shift
Minimum Commitment
We are looking for Energy Exchange team members, who are committed to at least 2 hours of volunteering each week (which equals 2 class credits/week). Ideally, you are interested in 3 hours.
Maximum Commitment
Due to the nature of SHINE FIT classes, we do not recommend completing more than 5 classes/week. As such, the maximum number of volunteer hours in a week would be 5 hours.
You may carry forward/backward volunteer hours from week to week, as long as you are hitting your minimum commitment for the month. If you complete extra hours, just inform your manager and they will add additional class credits to your account accordingly.
Shift Allocation
Minimum shift length is 2 hours, although we recommend 3 hours so you can work for 2 and workout on the 3rd. This allows you to get into a focused work state. Depending on the # of classes you’d like to personally attend each week, you can create a shift structure. Please discuss this with your hiring manager.
For example:
2 classes
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do one 2 hour volunteer shift + complete class before/after shift in studio. Attend class on 1 additional day.
3 classes
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do one 3 hour volunteer shift + complete class before/after shift in studio. Attend class on 2 additional days
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Do two 1.5 hour volunteer shifts + complete class before/after shift in studio. Attend class on 1 additional days
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Do one 3 hour volunteer shift. Attend classes separately.
4 or 5 Classes
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Extrapolate from 3 class examples
Candidates should commit to one regular day/time for energy exchange shift, but can reschedule/trade if something unexpected comes up one week. Shifts must be arranged around studio class times.
Shift Duties
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Assist with studio setup, including tech setup, updating first timer tracker and writing attendance list on whiteboard
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Assist with social media tasks, including:
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Filming clips of classes
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Posting Instagram stories
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Drafting content for TikTok and Reels
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Studio tidying (i.e. wiping bathroom counter, sweeping the floor, take out trash, move items to lost and found, cleaning mirrors, etc)
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Occasionally assist with light administrative work, including confirmation calls, booking first timers in for a free class, etc.
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Complete closing process, including ensuing all tech is unplugged and first timer tracker has been updated
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Term Length: Initial one-month trial period. Following the trial, participants can continue in 3 to 4-month increments.
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Compensation: Gain valuable experience for your résumé and enjoy in-kind compensation of fitness classes, valued at $34 per class.
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At the end of the month, you submit a “time invoice” and have credits added to your account for use in the following month
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Upon invitation to the program, some class credits may be gifted as a welcome bonus
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Why Join Team SHINE?
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Gain hands-on experience in operations and social media marketing
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Work closely with Jess Takimoto, a young female entrepreneur who has built a multi-six fiigure fitness business right out of university
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Enhance your resume with practical skills and real-world experience
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Be part of a supportive, empowering community
Personality Traits We Look For
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ORGANIZED QUEEN - you love checklists, systems and the buzz of events. You are amazing at multi-tasking and can stay focused in a loud/busy environment.
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CAMERA LOVER - you enjoy taking videos and pictures of special moments. You’re always the friend that’s asking to take a picture
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SOCIAL MEDIA OBSESSED - if you spend a liiiiitle too much time keeping up with TikTok trends and sending your friends memes, this is what we love to see (not mandatory)
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CAREER DRIVEN AMBITIOUS GIRLIE - you are a go-getter, a self-starter, and go above and beyond to give your 110% best because that’s just who you are
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PUNCTUAL, RELIABLE & TRUST-WORTHY - this is self-explanatory
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LOVE SHINE - if you have never tried a SHINE class, respectfully, I would not recommend applying for this position (YET). You need to not only have a genuine passion for our brand and mission, but also have a basic understanding of the variety of class formats we offer and how the schedule works
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GET YOUR FIRST CLASS FREE HERE: www.shinefit.co/firstclass
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Do this class and immerse yourself in the full first-timer experience. Go be a fly on the wall and have fun!
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Experience
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No experience required, but having experience in any one of these areas is an asset:
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Customer service
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Administrative work
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Making outbound phone calls
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Social media
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Resources Required
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All resources will be provided by SHINE FIT
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Must have positive, outgoing personality and can-do attitude