Head Coach
About The Position
Orangetheory Fitness Long Island is seeking an energetic, passionate, and results-driven Head Coach to lead and develop the studio’s coaching team. The Head Coach helps create an outstanding member experience, supports studio performance, and builds a positive and accountable team culture. The role includes coaching workouts, mentoring coaches, fostering member engagement and retention, and maintaining consistent fitness, brand, and safety standards. Candidates should bring fitness coaching experience, leadership ability, strong communication and motivational skills, and a genuine interest in helping people achieve their goals. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends based on studio needs is required.
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.
- 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 the coaching team.
- Set and uphold standards for coaching, professionalism, energy, and member engagement.
- Provide feedback, coaching evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
- Create a positive, supportive, and accountable team environment.
- Lead coaching meetings and training sessions, and hold coaches accountable to Orangetheory Fitness standards.
- Lead engaging and motivating 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 of all fitness levels and encourage them to challenge themselves and celebrate progress.
- Partner with the Studio Manager to improve member satisfaction, attendance, and retention.
- Welcome introductory guests and support their path 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.
Benefits
- Training and development
- Performance-based bonus or incentive opportunities
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- 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
