Head Coach

Orangetheory - Franchise #0307•Town of North Hempstead, NY

5d•$40 - $80

About The Position

Orangetheory Fitness Long Island is seeking an energetic, passionate, results-driven Head Coach to lead, inspire, and develop its coaching team. The role combines fitness coaching with leadership, mentorship, and culture building, helping elevate studio performance and deliver an outstanding member experience. The Head Coach develops a high-performing team through recruiting, onboarding, training, mentoring, feedback, and professional development. They lead engaging Orangetheory workouts, ensure consistent and safe coaching practices, build relationships with members, and foster an inclusive environment for all fitness levels. Working with studio leadership, the Head Coach supports member engagement, satisfaction, attendance, and retention goals; maintains coaching schedules and class coverage; and takes ownership of the quality and consistency of the studio's fitness experience. The position offers performance-based incentive opportunities, professional development, and potential career advancement within the Long Island organization.

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.
A 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 and uphold 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, and hold coaches accountable to Orangetheory Fitness standards.
Lead dynamic, engaging, and motivating Orangetheory Fitness workouts.
Ensure every class delivers a consistent, high-quality member experience.
Build relationships with members, understand their fitness goals, and provide exercise modifications, form corrections, and personalized encouragement.
Create an inclusive, welcoming environment and inspire 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 to 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 and lead by example.