Bear Grips Pro ShopsSubstitute Group Fitness Instructor Shirts: Day-One Onboarding Apparel
- Substitute instructors fill in for regulars and need to read as part of the team on day one
- A pre-printed sub kit ships in about a week so the studio can onboard fast
- Default to a single shared sub tee in the studio color, plus the sub instructor name on the sleeve
- No minimum lets the studio reorder 1 or 2 kits at a time as new subs come on
Substitute group fitness instructors fill in when a regular cancels or goes on leave. They need to read as part of the team on day one, even if it is their first class at the studio. A pre-printed substitute kit, ordered in about a week with the new sub's name on the sleeve, solves the visual disconnect. Below is the sub-kit playbook.
Why a Substitute Kit Matters
Members notice the substitute. If the sub walks in wearing their own gear with no studio branding, the room reads as "this person is not from here." Member retention suffers. Class attendance drops the week of the sub.
A pre-printed sub kit in the studio color, with the studio logo on the chest and the sub's name on the sleeve, makes the sub read as a member of the team on day one.
What the Sub Kit Includes
- 2 fitted performance tees: Same design as the regular team tee.
- 1 fitted tank: Same body color as the team tank.
- 1 sleeve patch with sub name: Sub-specific personalization on each piece.
Order Speed for Fast Onboarding
The shop link lets the studio manager order a sub kit in less than 90 seconds. Kit ships in about a week. New sub has the kit by their second week of classes at the latest.
For first-week classes before the kit arrives, give the sub a loaner tee from the studio's extra inventory. Most studios keep 2 to 4 generic studio tees on hand for emergencies.
Cost of the Sub Kit
| Item | Base cost |
|---|---|
| 2 performance tees | $48 |
| 1 fitted tank | $26 |
| Total per sub kit: about $74 | |
Annual Sub Apparel Budget
Most multi-format studios bring on 4 to 8 new subs per year and 1 to 3 new full-time instructors. At $74 per sub kit and $95 per new hire kit, the annual onboarding apparel cost is $370 to $900 for the studio.
See the multi-instructor uniform program for the broader kit structure.
Order Substitute Instructor Kits On Demand
Single-kit orders ship in about a week with free US shipping. Sub reads as part of the team on day two.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
How fast does a single sub kit ship?
About a week from order to delivery with free US shipping.
What is the minimum for a sub kit?
No minimum. A single 3-piece kit pays the same per-piece rate as a 25-instructor team order.
Can the kit be shipped direct to the sub?
Yes. Enter the sub's home address at checkout and the kit ships direct.
Does the sub keep the kit if they only teach a few classes?
Usually yes. The kit is theirs as part of joining the team. Most studios consider it part of the onboarding investment.
