Regional Fitness Manager

Orangetheory Fitness - #0047•Nocatee, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Fitness Manager is responsible for driving member experience and fitness team performance across a portfolio of Orangetheory Fitness studios. This position provides strategic leadership, coaching, and accountability to Studio Managers, Fitness Managers, and coaching teams to ensure consistent execution of company/franchise standards, achievement of key performance indicators, and development of a high-performing studio culture. The Regional Fitness Manager serves as the primary fitness department leader between ownership and studio-level teams, translating organizational objectives into actionable strategies while identifying opportunities to improve profitability, member retention, sales performance, coach development, and overall studio effectiveness.

Requirements

Experience in fitness management
Leadership and coaching skills
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans
Strong understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) in a fitness setting
Experience in managing teams and driving performance
Knowledge of fitness industry standards and best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to conduct training and develop training materials
Experience in hiring and onboarding staff
Understanding of payroll optimization and budget management
Proficiency in fitness software and retention strategies
Emotional intelligence for staff engagement and retention

Nice To Haves

Experience with Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) or similar franchise models
Experience as a Fitness Manager or Studio Manager
Experience in a regional management role

Responsibilities

Manage payroll optimization for all levels of the fitness department including Regional Training Specialists, Fitness Development Specialists, Fitness Managers, and Coaches
Consistently update the ownership group with fitness objectives, events, and corporate brand initiatives
Advise the ownership group on processes, objectives, and strategies to drive overall business growth and progress
Develop vision and direction for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly performance expectations and communicate them in an effective way that drives adherence and output
Serve as a neutral party in managing individual studio schedules from a regional lens
Identify areas in need of improvement or upcoming events that may need training and create effective training content and material
Organize, schedule, and conduct trainings for all levels of the fitness department including coach workshops and management bootcamps
Manage the Fitness Development team to ensure evaluations are consistent in execution and in cadence across the region
Teach the Fitness Development team proper evaluation execution, feedback strategies, and accountability methods so evaluations prove effective
Coordinate with General Managers on the hiring needs of their studio, initially screen coaching candidates, organize and schedule OTFit training, and manage the integration of new coaching across the region
Advise Regional Operations Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and Regional Marketing Manager on impacts to the fitness department regarding regional initiatives
Conduct studio visits to audit the performance of the fitness department including retention, utilization, output, and coaching performance
Hold the General Manager accountable to the performance of the Fitness Manager
Advise the General Manager on proper leadership over the Fitness Manager including how to galvanize, motivate, discipline, and grow them in their position.
Work closely with and support the Fitness Manager in teaching proper software execution, retention strategies, and creative solutions to impact the metrics of their department
Effectively and professionally work under home studio Fitness Manager, allowing home studio FM to make decisions and lead fitness team at that particular studio
Coach a consistent class count that still allows for regional presence
Manage the substitute coaches to ensure the meeting of monthly requirements
Conduct training for substitute coaches outside of normal business hours to ensure standards are met
Navigate difficult coaching decisions including disciplinary action and termination
Consistently monitor the certification status of all coaches and effectively communicate updates to coaches
Utilize emotional intelligence to keep coach attrition low and keep staff engaged at a high level
Serve as a liaison between corporate specialists and the regional team