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Brecksville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Oct 2025
💰 $150,000/yr($60,000/yr$150,000/yr)

About the role

Responsive recruiter Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Lead by example. Coach with heart. 

If you’re reading this, you’re probably a committed fitness professional who wants to inspire others to work hard to be the best they can be. You know how to motivate to get that one more Burpee, and know when to hold back to be sure workouts are safe and effective. The DNA of a Head Coach is simple: humble, hungry, smart. 
We Offer
  • Compensation
    • Coaches are paid based on 50-90 minute class size. 
      • The minimum class rate is $30
      • The maximum class rate is $75
    • Raise offered after the first 90 days upon passing an Elite Coach evaluation
    • Paid time off (including your birthday)
    • Holiday pay 
  • Paid Orangetheory training
    • One week of training
    • In-studio Fitness Coach shadowing 
    • OTFit certification and graduation party 
  • Staff Rewards
    • Recertification discounts, CEU opportunities
    • Employee Discount on OTF retail
    • Workout for free at any of our 31 Orangetheory location
    • Employee Plus One Membership Discount
  • Direct your career track to any of the roles below.
    • General Manager
    • Regional Fitness Manager
  • Great company culture
    • Staff workouts
    • Daily education videos from Senior Leadership
    • Annual Holiday party
    • Quarterly workshops for on-going development 
Position OverviewWe are looking for a Head Coach who can make our members and staff feel seen, and that they’re the heartbeat of Orangetheory Fitness. The Head Coach will play an integral role in the health of their studio. They will be responsible for meeting and exceeding key performance indicators such as workout traffic, utilization, 120-day retention, closing percentage, and more. Working closely with the General Manager, they will oversee all aspects of the fitness component of the studio from class schedule, fitness challenges, member engagement, and coach development.
As a Head Coach you can expect to perform the following duties:
  • Leading and motivating members through pre-defined workouts
  • Helping members set and achieve S.M.A.R.T goals through coach consultations. 
  • Offering form corrections and exercise options, safety if our priority!
  • Understanding the science behind our workouts specifically, heart-rate focused training and educating our members on its benefits.
  • Knowledge of every piece of equipment and able to demonstrate usage in every workout.
  • Conduct quarterly coach evaluations and monthly coach scorecards. 
  • Complete member outreach through Member Management portal. 
  • Facilitate monthly fitness workshops for continued development of your coaches. 
  • Ensure equipment is clean and in working order. 
  • Recruit and onboard CPT candidates. 
  • Positive attitude and being a team player
Additionally, you’ll need to meet these requirements:
  • AED/CPR certified 
  • Hold and maintain a current fitness certification from an education company approved by Orangetheory Fitness
About Orangetheory Fitness
Orangetheory is a full-body heart rate zone and strength training workout that delivers a more personalized experience in a group setting. Designed to be effective and efficient, our workout classes boost metabolism, burn fat and calories, build strength and confidence, and improve overall fitness.

About Thrive Venture Group (Franchisee, Area Developer)
Thrive Venture Group was founded in January of 2023. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH; TVG proudly operates 32 Orangetheory Fitness studios, across three states: Arkansas, Ohio, and West Virginia. Thrive is comprised of deeply passionate people, led by franchisees who have been with the brand since 2014, on a mission to educate and empower people to be their best selves. This group is uniquely special in part by its active partnership with the Franchisor, Orangetheory Fitness Corporate aka “The Grove”. Thrive is frequently sought out to pilot new brand initiatives and provide field level feedback, giving us the opportunity create an even greater impact for the entire network. 

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