Role Description
As the NYC Community Manager for R.A.D®, you will build and maintain key relationships across the gym training community in New York. This role reports to the Director of Community & Partnerships and plays a pivotal role in shaping how R.A.D® shows up with the gym community.
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Work alongside the Director of Community & Partnerships to establish and execute the US-specific community strategy, with a primary focus on NYC.
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Build relationships with coaches and the wider training community in a grassroots, authentic manner.
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Develop partnerships with relevant players in the gym training space, driving credibility for the R.A.D® brand.
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Host key community members and groups to ensure they feel genuinely connected to R.A.D®.
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Train, participate, and spectate at local events and community meals with key members.
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Visit an agreed volume of gyms and training spaces per week across the CrossFit, functional training, and Hyrox space.
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Build out the R.A.D® Coaching Team in NYC, focused on recruiting high-level, respected coaches.
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Build and manage relationships with all coaching team members, making them feel part of something community-driven and meaningful.
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Check in with each member a minimum of once per month—workout, coffee, or conversation.
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Partner with the coaching team on event collaboration and activations.
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Identify and create opportunities to activate R.A.D® Training Team members and athletes within community events.
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Ensure key community members are provided with relevant R.A.D® product at the right moments.
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Provide support for larger R.A.D® events as required.
Qualifications
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Deep, existing roots in the NYC gym training community—CrossFit, functional fitness, Hyrox, or adjacent spaces.
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A genuine passion for sport, training, and the culture surrounding it.
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Proven experience in community management, brand partnerships, or grassroots marketing.
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Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to connect authentically across coaches, athletes, and community leaders.
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Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to manage your own schedule and priorities remotely.
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Clear communicator—comfortable reporting back to the wider team and representing the brand externally.
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An understanding of what makes a community feel real, and what makes it feel like marketing.
Benefits
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Competitive salary.
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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401k with company match.
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Generous employee product allowance.
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20 days paid time off.
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Quarterly Power of Movement allowance — put it toward a gym membership, race entry, or whatever keeps you moving.
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Quarterly personal training allowance.
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A small team doing something real—building a community-led brand from the ground up, in a space that matters.