Head Coach

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