About the role
Head Fitness Coach – Orangetheory Fitness
Be fit. Change lives. Have fun.At Orangetheory Fitness, our coaches are more than instructors — they are leaders who bring energy, accountability, and motivation to every class. As the Head Fitness Coach, you play a key role in supporting the coaching team and helping maintain the high-energy, results-driven environment our members love.
We’re looking for someone who leads by example, thrives in a team environment, and is passionate about creating an exceptional workout experience for both members and coaches.
As the Head Coach, you will serve as a studio leader, helping coordinate the coaching team, maintain class excellence, and support studio operations.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation
Base pay, class pay, and performance-based bonus opportunities.
Perks
- Free Orangetheory studio membership
- Retail product discounts
- Paid training and ongoing education
- Fitness-casual dress code
Opportunities to grow within the Orangetheory system and gain exposure to leadership and studio operations.
Collaborative Culture
Work alongside a passionate team dedicated to helping members achieve more life.
Responsibilities
Lead Exceptional Classes
- Deliver high-energy Orangetheory workouts while motivating members to reach their potential
- Ensure members are exercising safely with proper form and technique
- Demonstrate and guide the use of all studio equipment
- Assist with coordinating the coaching schedule
- Help ensure classes are properly staffed and support coverage when coaches are unavailable
- Serve as a resource for coaches and help maintain strong team communication
- Lead by example in delivering the Orangetheory experience
- Help maintain a positive, supportive coaching culture
- Support consistent workout delivery and coaching standards
- Build relationships with members and create a welcoming environment
- Help members understand the science behind heart-rate based training and Orangetheory workouts
Requirements
- Nationally recognized fitness certification (NASM, ACE, ISSA, or other NCCA-accredited certification)
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Group fitness or personal training experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire members in a group fitness setting
Orangetheory Fitness delivers a 1-hour, full-body, heart-rate-based interval training workout that combines science, coaching, and technology to produce real results. Our workouts help members burn calories, build strength, and improve overall fitness in a supportive group environment.
Orangetheory Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity within our team.
Compensation: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Jobs That Make a Real Difference
About Us
Orangetheory is a science-based, full-body workout that uses technology to measure performance so members can prove they are improving. In a 60-minute class, led by a highly trained and certified coach, members target at least twelve minutes in the Orange Zone to raise their heart rate and charge up metabolism. The result is an increase in calorie burn post-workout, backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). After twelve minutes of hard work in the Orange Zone, your body burns additional calories as you recover over the next 24 hours.
Our Philosophy
For us, physical fitness transcends weight loss and bikini season. Fitness is a way of life -- in fact, our brand purpose is to help people live longer, more vibrant lives. When we help our members to put in the work at our studios, they will experience benefits in their day-to-day. They will be physically stronger, but beyond that, they will notice improvements to their mood, cognition, sleep, and overall happiness and quality of life. This workout actually changes your body at the cellular level and has been known to help members through disease, chronic illness, depression, and even heartbreak and the loss of loved ones. They’ll simply have the energy to play with their grandchildren, run a 5K, or go hiking. When we can help our members to take care of thei
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