InstructConnect (App)

InstructConnect is a two-sided marketplace that connects fitness instructors with studios. Instructors browse and apply for teaching gigs in 13 workout categories (Pilates, Yoga, Lagree, Sculpt, Cycling, Running, Weight Training, Boxing, Martial Arts, HIIT/Conditioning, Barre, Rowing, and Zumba) filtered by location and schedule. Studios post class openings, access vetted instructor profiles, and fill positions quickly. The platform includes studio subscription tiers, boosted listings, and optional instructor premium features for profile visibility.

Value Proposition

A two-sided marketplace that connects fitness instructors with studios. Instructors discover and apply for gigs matching their specialty, location, and schedule. Studios post openings and find qualified, vetted instructors instantly. Covers 13 workout categories (Pilates, Yoga, Lagree, Sculpt, Cycling, Running, Weight Training, Boxing, Martial Arts, HIIT/Conditioning, Barre, Rowing, and Zumba — expandable).

Target Customer

Instructors: Independent, part-time, and full-time fitness instructors looking for consistent or one-off teaching gigs.
Studios: Boutique fitness studios, gyms, and wellness centers that need to fill class schedules with qualified instructors.

Revenue Model

Studio subscriptions (monthly fee for posting unlimited openings and accessing instructor profiles)
Featured/boosted listings (studios pay to promote a position to the top)

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Team Lead

Team management, task planning, delegation, and monitoring

Backend Engineer

Database schema design, authentication (session-based with password hashing), API route development, server functions with TanStack Start, SQL/Neon/Postgres

Frontend Developer

React/TanStack Start, Tailwind CSS, responsive UI design, form building, routing with TanStack Router, component architecture

Set up a Postgres/Neon database with schema for users (instructors and studios), listings, applications, and subscriptions. Build API routes for authentication (session-based with password hashing), instructor search/filter, listing creation, and application management. Create responsive React UI with TanStack Start and Tailwind CSS, including instructor discovery pages, studio dashboards, and application workflows.

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