Head Coach

Orangetheory • Port Washington, NY

4d

About The Position

Orangetheory Fitness Long Island is seeking an energetic, passionate, and results-driven Head Coach to lead, inspire, and develop its coaching team. The role combines fitness coaching with leadership, mentoring, team development, and studio accountability. The Head Coach helps deliver a consistent, high-quality member experience, supports member engagement and retention, and works with studio leadership to achieve studio goals.

The Head Coach recruits, onboards, trains, mentors, and evaluates coaches; leads workouts; and helps ensure coaching practices meet Orangetheory Fitness brand and safety standards. The position also involves building relationships with members, providing exercise modifications and form corrections, supporting studio events, and maintaining coaching schedules and class coverage. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends based on studio needs is required.

Compensation is $40.00–$80.00 per hour, with performance-based incentive opportunities. The employer offers leadership and career advancement opportunities, professional development and leadership training, employee fitness benefits, and a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

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.
• A 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.
• A genuine passion for fitness, wellness, and helping people achieve their goals.
• The 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 and uphold standards for coaching quality, professionalism, energy, and member engagement.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching evaluations, and professional development opportunities to coaches.
• Create a positive, supportive, and accountable team environment; lead coaching meetings and training sessions; and hold coaches accountable to Orangetheory Fitness standards.
• Lead dynamic, engaging, and motivating Orangetheory Fitness workouts.
• Ensure classes deliver a consistent, high-quality member experience.
• Build relationships with members and understand their individual fitness goals.
• Provide exercise modifications, form corrections, and personalized encouragement.
• Create an inclusive environment for members of all fitness levels and help them challenge themselves and celebrate progress.
• Partner with the Studio Manager to improve member satisfaction, attendance, and retention.
• Welcome introductory guests and help them feel supported and interested in becoming members.
• 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 and lead by example.

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.
• A supportive management team committed to employee success.
• Employee fitness benefits.
• A positive, energetic, and team-oriented work environment.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Company parties.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Training and development.
• Bonus based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed