Head Coach
About The Position
Orangetheory Fitness Long Island is seeking an energetic, passionate, results-driven Head Coach to lead, inspire, and develop the studio’s coaching team. The Head Coach is responsible for building the team’s performance and culture, delivering an outstanding member experience, and contributing to the overall success of the studio. The role combines coaching dynamic Orangetheory workouts with recruiting, onboarding, training, mentoring, and evaluating coaches. The Head Coach works with studio leadership to support member engagement and retention, meet studio goals, maintain class coverage, and ensure coaching practices meet brand and safety standards. The position calls for a fitness professional with leadership ability, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping members and employees grow.
Requirements
- Experience coaching group fitness classes or leading personal training sessions.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop other coaches.
- A nationally recognized fitness certification accepted by Orangetheory Fitness.
- Current CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain it before coaching.
- Strong understanding of exercise science, anatomy, and safe training techniques.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and motivational skills.
- High energy, a positive attitude, and an engaging personality.
- Genuine passion for fitness, wellness, and helping people achieve their goals.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and hold team members accountable.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends based on studio needs.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Orangetheory Fitness coaching experience or fitness leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, onboard, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing coaching team.
- Set standards for coaching, professionalism, energy, and member engagement.
- Provide ongoing feedback, coaching evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
- Create a positive, supportive, and accountable team environment.
- Lead regular coaching meetings and training sessions.
- Hold coaches accountable to Orangetheory Fitness standards while supporting their development.
- Lead engaging and motivating Orangetheory Fitness workouts.
- Ensure each class provides a consistent, high-quality member experience.
- Build relationships with members and understand their fitness goals.
- Provide exercise modifications, form corrections, and personalized encouragement.
- Create an inclusive environment for members of all fitness levels.
- Encourage members to challenge themselves, celebrate progress, and achieve results.
- Partner with the Studio Manager to improve member satisfaction, attendance, and retention.
- Welcome introductory guests and support their transition into membership.
- Identify opportunities to increase member participation and engagement.
- Support studio events, fitness challenges, and community-building initiatives.
- Collaborate with studio leadership to achieve membership, attendance, and retention goals.
- Monitor coaching performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain coaching schedules and ensure appropriate class coverage.
- Ensure coaching practices meet Orangetheory Fitness brand and safety standards.
- Take ownership of the quality and consistency of the studio’s fitness experience.
- Lead by example with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentive opportunities.
- Leadership and career advancement opportunities within the growing Long Island organization.
- Ongoing professional development, coaching education, and leadership training.
- Supportive management team committed to employee success.
- Employee fitness benefits.
- Positive, energetic, and team-oriented work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
