The Standard You Coach To At LFG

What LFG Is About

LFG Training, led by Head Coach James Hall, exists to help people train for specific goals through specialised, progressive programming. Every program runs in structured blocks. Every member is working toward something measurable.

The ethos: members train hard toward real goals, inside an enjoyable, supportive environment, led by enthusiastic coaches who align with these values. Good vibes and an inclusive floor are not optional extras. They are part of the product.

Coaches Are Part Of LFG, Not Just On The Roster

LFG coaches are expected to be fully part of the gym, not just turn up for their classes:

• Train at LFG when possible, alongside members, as one of them
• Compete for LFG in team events such as Hyrox and Turf Games
• Be an ambassador for the gym. You are the standard members look at, on and off the floor

The Programs

Build and Engine run as a combined class: strength on the left, conditioning on the right, one coach running both. How that flow works is covered in Section 06, and it is a core LFG coaching skill.

Coach Qualifications

You Must Also Hold And Maintain

• Valid CPR / First Aid certification and fitness registration (as applicable in NSW)
• Public liability insurance of at least $10 million
• Professional indemnity insurance of at least $1 million
• A personal accident and illness insurance policy
• A current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Proof of insurance must be provided on request. Coaches are expected to undertake further training and courses to keep upskilling, at management's discretion.

Conduct & Presentation

LFG coaches uphold the highest standards in training quality and professionalism. Coaching at LFG means being encouraging first, with the fine balance of correcting members when movement can be performed better.

Presentation

• Appear presentable. Wear LFG-branded clothing where possible, minimum an LFG T-shirt while coaching
• LFG provides two coaching T-shirts initially, with more provided based on requirement and duration with LFG
• Otherwise: professional training attire
• Suitable footwear only. No open-toe shoes

Commitment & Cover

• Take a minimum of 2 group classes per week and keep those class times regular
• Give a minimum of 24 hours notice if cover needs to be arranged
• Any substitute must hold the required qualifications and insurances, and LFG must be informed in writing before they deliver a session (see terms)

Onboarding Before You Coach

Solo Responsibility

You may be the only coach in the venue while taking a class or PT session. The gym is left in the condition a paying member expects to find it:

• Clean up any mess, take out full bins, keep the space tidy
• Turn off all power and lock up when you are last out

Schedule Priority

The LFG class timetable and group bookings are the backbone. Coach PT businesses and personal use of the gym fit around it, never the other way around.

Floor Standards

Every session, no exceptions:

• Know where the block is at. Brief members on the session and where it sits in the current program block
• Demonstrate. Prime and main exercises are explained and demonstrated before members are set off
• Group appropriately. Members are placed into suitable groups for strength work
• Coach in sections. Never dump the whole session at once. Brief, complete, brief the next
• Correct with care. Encourage first; correct movement when it can be done better
• Leave it right. Equipment reset, floor tidy, gym as a paying member expects it

Running Build + Engine Together

One coach. Strength on one side, conditioning on the other, simultaneously. This is a skill, and it is the core of coaching an LFG class. The flow:

1. 01Welcome the class. Tell the room you're starting with Build while Engine warms up on the ergs.
2. 02Build first. Brief overview of what's to come and where the session sits in the program. Explain the prime exercises, demonstrate, set them off.
3. 03Across to Engine. Explain the session and give them their prime exercises. Tell them you'll be back to explain the session fully and set them off.
4. 04Back to Build. Explain the first main exercise, demonstrate, make sure members are in suitable groups, set them off.
5. 05Back to Engine. Explain the main component and set them off.
6. 06Both running: float between the two. Build, by nature, needs more attention. Roughly 60 to 70% of your attention sits on Build.
7. 07Build runs section by section. Let participants complete each section before explaining the next. Don't overwhelm them by explaining the whole session at once.
8. 08Engine second component. Once Engine has completed their main work, set them off on their second component.

How We Treat Members

Members train for specific goals in a supportive, inclusive environment. Your job is to make every member feel coached: seen, encouraged, and moved forward, every session.

• Encouraging first. Correction is delivered to make the member better, never to make the coach look sharp
• Enthusiasm is part of the job. Bring energy to every class, including the 5am
• Every member matters, from the newest trial to the longest-standing regular

Kids At LFG

LFG has always been a family-friendly gym. Kids are welcome, and we genuinely value that they see parents training, prioritising their health, and modelling positive behaviours. However, safety and the training experience of all members come first. As a coach, you enforce this policy.

The Policy

• Blanket ban on kids using equipment. This includes, but is not limited to: runners, bikes, RowErgs, SkiErgs, weights and accessories
• Applies before, during, and after all classes
• Kids must not be running around the gym floor at any time

If Kids Are Present, They Must Either

• Sit quietly on the bench and remain out of the training space, or
• Be in the TV room, or
• Be outside the gym area

This policy exists to ensure a safe environment for everyone, respect for members who are training, and longevity and care of gym equipment. It is not about excluding families. It is about maintaining clear standards.

Personal Training At LFG

Session Length

• Maximum session duration: 1 hour

Gym Hire Rates (all prices + GST)

LFG Members Or James' Referrals

• If the client is an existing LFG member or has been referred by James, the client pays LFG directly
• You invoice LFG $50 for your coaching

Every PT Client, No Exceptions

Whether they're your private clients, LFG members, or James' referrals, every client must:

• Be entered into the gym system
• Complete the required waiver, if they haven't already
• Be booked into their session using the Appointments feature in the PushPress Staff App

This is a requirement for scheduling, record keeping, and insurance purposes.

Terms Of Coaching

These are the terms of the Subcontractor Agreement between JSH Health Pty Ltd, trading as LFG Training, ABN 28 675 756 653, of 5/16 Bonnal Road, Erina NSW 2250 ("the Company") and each coach ("the Contractor"). The signed Subcontractor Agreement is the governing legal document.

1. Engagement

• The Company engages the Contractor to provide group exercise classes / personal training services to clients of the Company on the terms of the Agreement
• The Contractor provides these services as an independent contractor, not as an employee of the Company

2. Term

• The Agreement commences on the date of signing and continues until terminated in accordance with the termination clause

3. Duties Of The Contractor

• Take a minimum of 2 group fitness classes per week and endeavour to make these regular classes, giving a minimum of 24 hours notice should cover need to be arranged
• Provide personal training services professionally and competently
• Ensure all services comply with relevant Australian standards and applicable laws
• Maintain valid qualifications and certifications required to provide group classes / personal training services in NSW (including CPR/first aid and fitness registration if applicable)
• Hold and maintain public liability and professional indemnity insurance, personal accident and illness insurance, and a current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Ensure an understanding of and adherence to Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to: LFG Training policy statement, health and safety policy, safety log and injury reporting forms

4. Substitution / Delegation

The Contractor may delegate or subcontract their duties to another suitably qualified personal trainer ("substitute"), provided that:

• The substitute holds the required qualifications and insurances
• The Company is informed of the substitution in writing prior to the services being delivered by the substitute
• The Contractor remains responsible for the completion of their obligations under the Agreement, including where performed by a substitute
• The Contractor, and not the Company, is responsible for any fees, taxes or other allowances to any substitute they engage

5. Fees And Payment

• The Contractor will be paid per class for services provided
• Payment is made fortnightly upon receipt of a valid tax invoice from the Contractor
• Payment for personal training services to clients is subject to suitable arrangements and agreements with Management (see Section 09)

6. Taxation And Superannuation

The Contractor is responsible for:

• Paying their own income tax, GST (if registered), and any other applicable taxes
• Making their own superannuation contributions
• Complying with all obligations under the ATO and relevant tax laws

7. Equipment And Expenses

• The Contractor will be provided with LFG Training uniform (t-shirt/sweatshirt) which must be worn whilst taking group fitness classes
• The Contractor bears all costs and expenses incurred in providing the services

8. Insurance

The Contractor must maintain:

• Public liability insurance of at least $10 million
• Professional indemnity insurance of at least $1 million
• A personal accident and illness insurance policy

Proof of insurance must be provided to the Company upon request.

9. Confidentiality

• The Contractor agrees not to disclose any confidential information obtained in the course of providing services, including client information, business practices, or proprietary Company data

10. Termination

• Either party may terminate the Agreement by giving 14 days' written notice
• The Company may terminate immediately if the Contractor breaches a material term, acts in a way that may harm the Company's reputation, or is unable to perform the services due to illness or injury for more than 14 consecutive days

11. No Employment Relationship

• Nothing in the Agreement constitutes a relationship of employer and employee, or partnership
• The Contractor is engaged as an independent contractor and has no entitlement to paid leave, workers' compensation, or other employment benefits

12. Governing Law

• The Agreement is governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia

13. Entire Agreement

• The Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all previous discussions, representations, or agreements