Head Coach - Sunnyvale

Orangetheory•Sunnyvale, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach is an integral member of the West Coast Fitness Studio Leadership Team, overseeing coaches at the designated home studio and focusing on studio culture, community, and coach development. This full-time, hourly, non-exempt leadership role is primarily developmental, with responsibility for improving and maintaining coaching and customer-service standards in the fitness room. The Head Coach also supports class scheduling, coach staffing, onboarding, performance reviews, and roster changes as appropriate. The role requires professionalism, discretion, and care in handling sensitive and confidential information. It offers monthly performance-bonus opportunities in addition to hourly and per-class pay. The Head Coach coaches at least 14 Orangetheory classes per week and works with studio and regional leaders to support studio goals and operations. The position is on-site, with travel when necessary. Coaches lead workouts on their feet and demonstrate exercises using fitness equipment.

Requirements

Successfully complete the OTFit Certification.
Hold and maintain a current fitness certification from an Orangetheory-approved education company: ACE, NASM, AFAA, NSCA, or ACSM.
Hold a current AED/CPR certificate.
Complete 10 or more hours per year of continuing education units outside the OTF curriculum.
Have a concrete understanding of West Coast Fitness’s mission, vision, values, and internal culture.
Have knowledge of performance-review metrics and guidelines.
Have an advanced understanding of anatomy and training biomechanics.
Have working knowledge of MindBody Online.
Be well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrate organizational and leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, communication and interpersonal abilities, and a strong focus on customer service.
Be able to regularly use hands to signal, handle, or feel; occasionally lift or move up to 80 pounds; stand while leading and instructing workouts; and demonstrate exercises.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience as a leader in the fitness industry.
At least 6 months of experience as an Orangetheory Fitness Coach.
Bachelor’s degree in an Exercise Science-related field.

Responsibilities

Coach a minimum of 14 Orangetheory classes per week.
Use discretionary judgment to ensure Orangetheory brand standards are followed and communicate with the Regional Fitness Manager.
Create and promote a fun, safe, collaborative working environment for staff.
Work with the Regional Team and Director to optimize class schedule offerings.
Coordinate schedule updates, including class substitutions, with the management team and coordinate fitness staffing with the Regional Fitness Manager.
Submit a weekly schedule of work hours and activities to support execution of studio goals and establish non-working hours.
Attend weekly meetings with the studio management team.
Conduct quarterly fitness-coach reviews and provide weekly mentoring for improvement.
Maintain, update, and submit the Coach Roadmap Tracker by deadlines.
Assist with studio compliance audits, including auditing studio operations.
Track and submit payroll for the coaching team.
Attend and help plan at least one community event per month per studio, ensuring Fitness has a presence.
Attend quarterly Regional Fitness Workshops.
Uphold studio cleanliness and culture standards.
Engage with and monitor internal company communication via Slack.
Support onboarding of new coaches and assess coaching-staff performance, implementing roster changes when appropriate.