Head Coach

Orangetheory•Patchogue, NY

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 role combines fitness coaching with leadership, mentoring, team development, and responsibility for the quality and consistency of the studio’s member experience. The Head Coach recruits, onboards, trains, mentors, and evaluates coaches; leads engaging Orangetheory Fitness workouts; and helps create a welcoming, inclusive environment for members of all fitness levels. Working with studio leadership, the Head Coach supports member engagement and retention, studio performance, appropriate class coverage, and adherence to brand and safety standards. The position is suited to a fitness professional with group-class or personal-training coaching experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for helping members and employees grow. The posting offers competitive compensation with performance-based incentives, professional development, employee fitness benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Experience coaching group fitness classes or leading personal training sessions.
Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor and develop other coaches.
A nationally recognized fitness certification accepted by Orangetheory Fitness.
Current CPR/AED certification, or 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 quality, professionalism, energy, and member engagement.
Provide ongoing feedback, conduct coaching evaluations, and support coaches’ professional development.
Create a positive, supportive, and accountable team environment; lead coaching meetings and training sessions.
Hold coaches accountable to Orangetheory Fitness standards while supporting their development.
Lead dynamic, engaging, and motivating Orangetheory Fitness workouts.
Ensure classes deliver 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 and encourage members to pursue goals 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.