The podium is calling your name...

Welcome to Instructor Essentials! Next round start 9/9/24!

 

An 8-Week Mentorship for Group Fitness Instructors Looking to Become the In-Demand Instructor with Waitlisted Classes, Precise Cues and Unshakable Confidence!

 

You're here because YOU want to be the instructor with a waitlist out the door...

  • You want to see your classes sold out in advance.
  • You want to hear members whisperings in the locker room, "omg that class was FIRE" after taking YOUR class.
  • You want to be the one responsible for members leaving class feeling 10x better than they did walking in.
  • You want "regulars" that show up for your classes REGARDLESS of the time slot.
  • You want to feel fully confident heading into teach every single class because you're organized, prepared and know your sh*t!
Yes I want all of this!!

Because I know you can relate...

You leave your weekend long certification with the green light to teach and feel like a deer in headlights. "OK now what?!" 

You're left WITHOUT the tools, confidence or feedback you actually need to succeed as a GF instructor.

So now you're thinking...

  • How on earth do I go about auditioning? How do I show up ready to teach? How do I get fully prepared?
  • How do I secure classes on the schedule at the gym/ studio I've always wanted to teach at? How many classes can/ should I take on at once? 
  • I've been teaching for a while... why aren't my classes growing?!
  • Why do I STILL feel anxiety showing up to teach?!
  • How do I manage my class planning for multiple classes a week AND make sure they're fresh, challenging and fun?! 
  • How do I get good at cueing? All of the instructors I love make it look easy and I'm stuck feeling like "wtf do I even say or not say?!" 
  • How do I find my “instructor voice," the confidence to lead with authority and command a full room?! 
  • How do I build my classes so they have a waitlist with LOYAL members coming back over and over again!? 

With all of these questions circulating, I know it can be overwhelming figuring out where the heck to start...

The good news is you're in the right place! 

We cover ALL of this and so much more in Instructor Essentials...  

PS. The last round of the year is fast approaching, we kick off September 9th!

"Jenn helped me prepare for my audition, which I crushed. She provided excellent feedback in every video I sent. When I set up my audition for cycle, I was readyyyyyyy. I learned so much from you, Jenn. You are the best!"

"Jenn is the perfect coach. There’s nobody I trust more when it comes to writing thoughtful workouts, fire playlists, and constant verbal cues that I could take the class with my eyes closed and still be on point. Jenn helped me gain confidence as an instructor, which helped me perform better in my classes."

"Jenn helped me learn what it takes to write an effective and strong workout, showed me different exercises I could incorporate that I hadn’t thought of, and taught me the importance of modifications and proper cues. Working with Jenn became a huge support system I didn’t know I needed in my first few months of instructing."

It never feels like "the right time" to invest in your group fitness career, but the sooner you dive in, the sooner you'll hear, "holy sh*t that class was so good!!"

This is for you if:

  • You are considering becoming an instructor (any/ all formats!), but you have ZERO clue where to start. You need direction and a plan of action to kickstart your teaching career.
  • You're a current GF Instructor struggling to feel confident and show your authentic self on the podium. You're ready to find YOUR GROOVE! Cueing feels a bit all over the place and you're struggling to really tap into your "instructor voice." You crave the direction and guidance that your cert skipped over!
  • You've been teaching for a few years, yet still struggling to build your class numbers. Members say "thanks for class" as they head out the door, but you really want to hear people RAVING about your classes as they walk out of your class! You're here to gain regulars and to grow that waitlist! You need strategy and clear direction for building your classes.
THIS IS ME!

Here's what you get when you enroll into Instructor Essentials:

  • 8 WEEKS of mentoring. 
    • Hands on support, strategy, feedback and guidance based on YOUR current status as an instructor (or soon to be one!)
    • I'm here to help you lay that foundation to make leaps and bounds forward in your teaching career.
  • x1 WEEK Zoom coaching calls. 
    • Small group coaching sessions where you'll learn and tackle the ins and outs of teaching GF! We tackle everything from cueing, musicality, leadership skills, confidence building, and all the "wtf do I do in this type of situation??" experiences you could imagine!
    • Open Q & A and a community of other instructors in the same boat as you who are here to learn and grow!
  • DAILY access to me (Monday - Friday) 
    • The Whatsapp group is where you'll be able to get direct feedback from me on a weekly basis. Imagine showing up to teach and the stereo doesn't work, a member complains, people walk in late... wouldn't it be great to share your feedback immediately after and know what to do for next time?!
    • Any/ all questions that come up in your classes
    • Audition demos & feedback (we send videos and voice-memos back and forth anytime you need input!) via Whatsapp.
I need this!!

 Now let's get to the nitty-gritty because I know what you really need / want is the step by step guidance and hands on support.

  • I'm NOT throwing a textbook or rule book at you and saying "go follow this, good luck!" (that's what your certification does lol), I'm here to be in your corner, every step of the way.
  • To give you specific direction, strategy and yes, hand-holding so you can charge forward from your current stage into becoming the type of instructor others will admire and look up to.  You might not even realize it's possible yet, but I'm here to show you IT IS. 
  • Let's develop the best version of yourself as a GF instructor!
SIGN ME UP!!

Get to you know your mentor:

Hi! I'm Jenn.

Local Greater Boston resident, I've been in the fitness industry for over seven years.

When I first started teaching GF, I was lucky enough to be guided & supported by a mentor who had years of experience in the fitness industry.

This made a substantial difference in my personal growth as an instructor, and is a huge reason why I'm so passionate about the power of mentorship and support - especially during those first initial years teaching!

My love for group fitness has snowballed over the years. I originally started my GF career teaching strength focused classes, which then expanded to cycle, barre, Pilates, and other modalities as well! This then lead me to get certified as a personal trainer back in 2018.

In addition to teaching GF classes, I started my own business, Jenn Kandrac Fitness back in 2020. There is so much I love about running my own business. Being able to connect, coach and mentor clients all over the country has been the greatest aspect of running an online/ virtual business.

My offerings include personal training, small group training, and of course, mentoring other group fitness instructors!!

This will be the 5th cohort of Instructor Essentials. I couldn't be more excited to mentor and foster this next community of instructors :)

"As a group fitness instructor, I had been teaching classes such as bootcamps, HIIT, and Circuit training. These are all timed or rep based classes. I definitely did not feel comfortable teaching anything “on the beat”. When I saw that Jenn was launching an Instructor Essentials course, I thought I would give it a try. It was well worth it!"

"This Instructors Essentials course was the reason I nailed my audition and got myself on the schedule!

Jenn was my biggest advocate and the most supportive person throughout the process and i wouldn't be where i am today without her!"

"The hands on live sessions with Jenn were more valuable then anything i had learned prior. She is able to give feedback and break it up into small sections to make sure each week there is something that you're able to improve on. Then you're able to build upon the basics and work on the things that are more personalized to you and your instructor style." 

FAQs: 

  • How long is Instructor Essentials? 
    • 8 week small group coaching program (capped at 10 clients max), with weekly communication via Zoom and WhatsApp for hands on mentoring, feedback & guidance in your GF career.
    • The last round of 2024 starts September 9th!
  • What do we talk about on the zoom calls? Do I have access to you 1:1 for feedback?
    • YES! Everyone gets individualized feedback and attention among this small group setting. I'm here to meet you at your current stage of teaching and to help you grow and excel from there. Over our Zoom sessions will focus on diving deeper into musicality, cueing, leadership and motivation. This is a space where you can feel free to bring your own personal questions and teaching experiences to share with the community. 
  • How do we communicate between calls?
    • Via WhatsApp: You've got me Monday - Friday for all Q&A, video audits, feedback, teach-backs and more!
  • What if I'm brand new to becoming a GF instructor and not yet certified, would I be a good fit?
    • YES! You do not need to have any experience prior to this course - just the desire to become a GF instructor! I'm here to meet you where you're at in your journey :)
  • I've been teaching for a few years and have a solid class load, would I be a good fit?
    • YES! I've worked with multiple instructors who had YEARS of experience coming into this program, and either wanted to take on a new format and / or feel stronger in their teaching abilities in their current format(s).
  • Will I have access to the learning portal after the 8 weeks are up?
    • YES! All downloads within the portal are yours to keep :)
  • I’m a personal trainer who is interested in exploring teaching group fitness, would I be a good fit for this program?
    • Absolutely - I see this happen all the time where the trainer needs guidance going from a 1:1 dynamic to teaching and "entertaining" a class of 30+ people, its a whole new ball game and I'm here to help!
I'm ready to dive in!