Fitness Director/Head Coach Orangetheory Fitness East Nashville

Orangetheory - Franchise #0263•Nashville, TN

54d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Head Coach at Orangetheory Fitness, you will be the cultural heart and fitness leader of an established, independently-owned studio. You will split your time between delivering our signature high-energy workouts, managing your team of established and experienced OTF coaches, focusing on member engagement and driving membership sales. This role offers the opportunity to work closely and collaborate with a local owner who values community, personal connections, and offering OTF to under-served communities and cohorts.

Requirements

2+ years of experience coaching group fitness or personal training.
Must hold a current, NCCA-accredited fitness certification approved by Orangetheory Fitness (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA, or NCSF).
Must hold an active and current CPR/AED certification.
Must successfully complete the official OTFit Certification Process upon hire.
A community-first mindset, strong organizational habits, reliable communication, and a strong sense of teamwork & collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership, head coach, or assistant head coach experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of established fitness coaches, helping them refine their skills and stay motivated.
Manage coach scheduling ensuring full class coverage and managing time-off requests.
Conduct regular evaluations and provide constructive feedback to keep class quality consistently high.
Organize monthly team meetings to review corporate updates, share coaching tips, and celebrate studio wins.
Ensure all coaches keep their required certifications and CPR/AED credentials up to date.
Coach 12 to 15 classes per week, leading by example with exceptional energy, timing, and form correction.
Administrative hours, on average of 10-12 hours per week will include member outreach, one-on-one consultations with members and additional calls to ensure member satisfaction and engagement.
Cultivate deep relationships with our existing member community, greeting them by name and celebrating their milestones.
Help drive member retention by creating an energetic, welcoming environment that members look forward to visiting every day.
Support local community outreach, charity workouts, and studio events to keep our local brand presence strong.
Oversee the safety and cleanliness of the fitness floor, ensuring rowers, treadmills, and weights are well-maintained.
Troubleshoot studio technology, including the OTConnect screens, heart-rate monitoring systems, and audio equipment.