Director, Global Instructor Development

About the job
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