Head Coach
About The Position
Orangetheory Fitness Long Island is seeking an energetic, passionate, and results-driven Head Coach to lead, inspire, and develop the studio’s coaching team. The Head Coach is responsible for developing coaches, delivering an outstanding member experience, and contributing to the overall success and performance of the studio. This role combines fitness coaching with team leadership, mentorship, and culture building. The Head Coach leads Orangetheory Fitness workouts, supports member engagement and retention, works with studio leadership toward performance goals, and ensures consistent coaching quality and safety standards. The position offers opportunities for leadership development and 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.
- 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 the coaching team.
- Set standards for coaching quality, professionalism, energy, and member engagement.
- Provide feedback, conduct coaching evaluations, and support professional development.
- Build a positive, supportive, and accountable team environment.
- Lead coaching meetings and training sessions, and hold coaches accountable to Orangetheory Fitness standards.
- Lead dynamic and engaging Orangetheory Fitness workouts and ensure a consistent, high-quality member experience.
- Build relationships with members, understand their fitness goals, provide exercise modifications and form corrections, and offer personalized encouragement.
- Create an inclusive environment for members at all fitness levels and encourage members to challenge themselves and celebrate progress.
- Partner with the Studio Manager to improve member satisfaction, attendance, and retention.
- Welcome introductory guests and support their transition to membership.
- Identify ways to increase member participation and engagement, and 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 areas 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 salary
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentive opportunities
- Leadership and career advancement opportunities
- Ongoing professional development, coaching education, and leadership training
- Supportive management team
- 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
