Head Coach

Orangetheory•Farmingdale, NY

About The Position

Orangetheory Fitness Long Island is seeking an energetic, passionate, and results-driven Head Coach to lead and develop its coaching team, deliver an outstanding member experience, and contribute to studio success. The role combines fitness coaching with team leadership, mentorship, and accountability. The Head Coach recruits, onboards, trains, mentors, and evaluates coaches; sets standards for coaching quality and member engagement; and leads coaching meetings and training sessions. They lead Orangetheory workouts, provide exercise modifications and form corrections, build relationships with members, and foster an inclusive and motivating studio environment. Working with the Studio Manager and other studio leaders, the Head Coach supports member satisfaction, attendance, retention, and engagement goals; helps welcome prospective members; maintains coaching schedules and class coverage; and ensures coaching practices meet brand and safety standards. The role also supports studio events, fitness challenges, and community-building initiatives. The position offers competitive compensation with performance-based incentives, leadership and career advancement opportunities, ongoing professional development, employee fitness benefits, and a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

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 a high-performing coaching team.
Set and uphold standards for coaching, professionalism, energy, and member engagement.
Provide ongoing feedback, conduct coaching evaluations, and support coaches’ professional development.
Create a positive, supportive, and accountable team environment, and lead coaching meetings and training sessions.
Lead dynamic Orangetheory Fitness workouts and ensure classes deliver 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 that motivates 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 member participation, engagement, and community-building.
Support studio events and fitness challenges.
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.