Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Company Overview
Orangetheory Fitness is one of the fastest-growing franchise fitness brands in the world, with 900+ open locations across the U.S. and Canada and 300+ studios currently in development globally. Our science-backed, heart rate-based interval training is designed to produce real results—helping our members live longer, healthier lives.
We are currently seeking high-energy, passionate leaders to join our Fitness Coach Management Team and take their coaching career to the next level.
Position Summary
As a Head Coach at Orangetheory Fitness, you’ll lead from the front—coaching dynamic group sessions, managing and mentoring the coaching team, and fostering a studio culture built on energy, excellence, and engagement. You’ll ensure consistency in class quality, assist with scheduling, and partner with studio leadership to create an unforgettable member experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the fitness coaching team across all studio sessions
- Create and maintain the coaching schedule using MindBody Online
- Partner with the Studio Manager to foster a positive, inclusive work culture across fitness and sales staff
- Coach high-quality, high-energy Orangetheory classes, ensuring every member receives an exceptional experience
- Uphold studio cleanliness and maintain equipment and training areas
- Promote OTF training both inside and outside the studio through community events and outreach
- Monitor member safety in all sessions, ensuring proper heart rate zones, form, posture, and equipment usage
- Drive member engagement, class attendance, and retention through leadership and performance
- Attend and contribute to monthly team meetings, webinars, and ongoing fitness education
Qualifications
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of physiology, biomechanics, and functional movement
- Experience in group fitness instruction and/or personal training (2–3 years preferred)
- Proven ability to adapt exercises in real-time for all fitness levels
- Current nationally recognized fitness certification (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, AFAA, NFPT, NPTI, etc.) — Required
- Current CPR/AED Certification — Required
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field — Preferred
- Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills
- High-energy, motivating presence with a passion for helping others
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs and demonstrate exercises as needed
- Flexible schedule availability (days, nights, weekends, holidays)
- Physical Demands
Head Coaches are required to be active throughout each workout, including demonstrating movements with equipment such as:
- Bosu Balls
- Medicine Balls
- Dumbbells
- TRX Systems
- Ab Dollies
- Rowers and Treadmills
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