Studio and club owners have one title, but wear a thousand different hats. Between covering last-minute class cancellations, chasing down instructor certifications, and trying to maintain some semblance of team communication across a dozen different apps, studio owners rarely get to focus on what actually matters: building a team that members love.

NetGym tackles this chaos head-on with a platform built by people who’ve lived these frustrations firsthand. Danny Orlick founded the company after years of teaching cycling classes while watching managers scramble through endless group texts and spreadsheets just to get classes covered. The result is a system that consolidates the messy administrative work so studio owners can spend their time on the human side of the business.

What NetGym Provides

NetGym is a specialized platform created by fitness industry insiders who understand the unique challenges of studio management. Founded by Danny Orlick, who started as a cycling instructor while working in software sales, the platform streamlines essential operations for fitness businesses:

• Centralized communication that replaces scattered email chains, SMS, and WhatsApp messages
• Automated sub-request management with customizable policies built directly into the system
• Comprehensive scheduling tools that integrate with your booking platform
• Resource sharing capabilities for training materials and studio documents
• Team-building features that foster connection among part-time and full-time instructors

Key Insights for Fitness Professionals

NetGym recently launched a free report titled Guide to Hiring and Retaining the Best Fitness Instructors, highlighting several critical strategies for building a successful instructor team, including: 

• Thoughtful recruitment matters: Finding talent requires more than posting job listings. The most successful studios actively network, participate in industry events, and leverage platforms like Marketplace by Coach360.
• Structured onboarding creates stability: A 30-60-90 day training plan, mentorship opportunities, and clear expectations set new hires up for long-term success.
• Culture builds retention: Studios that invest in team events, professional development, and regular communication create environments where instructors can grow and want to stay.
• Part-time and full-time instructors have different needs. Understanding each group’s unique motivations helps create engagement strategies that work for everyone.
• Technology streamlines operations: Tools that automate administrative tasks allow studio owners to focus on people, not paperwork.

The Coach360 Connection

NetGym specifically highlights Coach360’s Marketplace as an innovative solution for fitness industry staffing challenges. The guide notes that Coach360’s platform connects qualified coaches with premier fitness facilities, creating meaningful career paths for fitness professionals while helping facilities find talent that matches their needs.

The guide mentions opportunities such as Career Lab by Coach360, a virtual summit and job fair launching June 17, 2025, where studios can showcase their workplace culture and connect with motivated talent. This platform demonstrates how the industry is evolving to address hiring challenges through technology and community.

For coaches and trainers, Marketplace by Coach360 offers unprecedented access to diverse career opportunities, from boutique fitness studios to national gym chains. The platform allows fitness professionals to showcase their expertise while accessing premium positions with industry-leading brands like F45, Fitness Formula, Training Mate, Burn Boot Camp, Pvolve, 24 Hour Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and BODYBAR Pilates.

Final Thoughts

The message is clear: successful fitness businesses recognize that their talent is the backbone of what they do. When studios invest in proper hiring processes, supportive onboarding, and tools that enhance rather than complicate their operations, they create environments where instructors and members flourish.

For fitness professionals, the combination of streamlined studio operations and career-focused platforms offers unprecedented opportunities for growth. NetGym has unlocked the information to help you thrive, and it’s available for free through download on their website. 

About Elisa Edelstein
Elisa is a curious and versatile writer, carving her niche in the health and wellness industry since 2015. Her lens is rooted in real world experience as a personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder and extended out of the gym and on to the page as a writer where she is able to combine her passions for empowering others, promoting wellness, and the power of the written word.