Director, Global Instructor Development

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director, Global Instructor Development is responsible for leading Peloton's global instructor development strategy, casting, and Talent Producer organization. Based in New York, this role establishes the vision, frameworks, and best practices that support instructor development across all markets while partnering closely with the SVP, Global Content & Instructor Strategy to ensure alignment with Peloton's broader content and instructor strategy.

The Director leads the New York-based Talent Producer team and shapes and guides Peloton's global instructor casting strategy, developing scalable approaches to talent identification, instructor coaching, brand development, and career progression. Working closely with the Director, Global Instructor Development & Operations, this role establishes global standards while partnering to ensure consistent execution across International markets.

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON

Partner closely with the SVP, Global Content & Instructor Strategy to define and evolve Peloton's global instructor development strategy

Establish global instructor development frameworks, coaching philosophies, and best practices that support instructor growth, performance, and long-term career development across all markets

Identify opportunities to continuously evolve instructor performance, development programming, and brand growth

Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across global casting pipelines, coaching frameworks, and instructor representation

Own the overarching global instructor casting architecture, establishing objective criteria to source, audition, and sign elite global fitness talent

Develop long-term talent pipelines by identifying, evaluating, and recruiting exceptional instructor talent

Establish consistent audition, evaluation, and selection criteria that reflect Peloton's instructor standards and future business needs

Partner with regional Instructor Development teams to support casting execution and successful onboarding of new instructors

Partner with Director of Instructor Operations to execute hiring of new Instructor cast

Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement structured, objective evaluation rubrics and equitable audition standards that ensure diverse representation across modalities, cultures, backgrounds, and global markets. Proactively shape future talent investments, all in partnership with the SVP & Chief Content and Member Development Officer

Lead, mentor, and develop the New York-based Talent Producer team

Drive the transition of the Talent Producer organization from class execution partners to dedicated talent development coaches focused on long-term instructor development, brand extension, and performance end-to-end

Establish global standards, expectations, and development opportunities for the Talent Producer team

Partner with the Director, Global Instructor Development & Operations - International to ensure consistent instructor coaching methodologies and Talent Producer best practices across regions

Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the global Talent Producer organization

Manage and evolve global coaching frameworks that support instructor performance, presentation, storytelling, and brand development

Partner with Programming to guide instructor individual development plans

Oversee instructor development resources, including media trainers, executive coaches, and external development partners. Work with operational team members to onboard vendors, utilize and support

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on instructor development, succession planning, and long-term talent growth

Support instructor contract renewal discussions by providing talent assessments, development insights, and long-term growth recommendations

YOU BRING TO PELOTON

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in talent development, casting, or performance coaching with a track record of scaling global talent initiatives and working with production

Demonstrated success leading high-performing creative or talent development teams

Significant experience in instructor or on-camera talent development, casting, and coaching

Strong understanding of brand development, performance coaching, and talent strategy

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build consensus with executive leadership and cross-functional partners

Strategic thinker with the ability to build scalable development programs while balancing creative excellence and business objectives

Proven commitment to building diverse teams and fostering inclusive environments where talent from all backgrounds thrives

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The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based at our New York City headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including, without limitation, experience and business objectives and if the location for the job changes.

Our base salary is just one component of Peloton’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits.

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing for our employees and their family. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off policy

Short-term and long-term disability

Access to mental health services

401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plans

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave

Child care and family care discounts

Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts

Commuter benefits and Citi Bike Discount

Pet insurance and so much more!

ABOUT PELOTON

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content.

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.

Peloton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Peloton, where all team members, applicants, and other covered persons are considered on the basis of their personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.

This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email: applicantaccommodations@onepeloton.com .