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Head Coach – Orangetheory Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jun 2026
💰 $100,000/yr($50,000/yr$100,000/yr)

About the role

Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources
Lead one of the top-performing Orangetheory studios in Wisconsin. Build a culture. Drive results. Make your mark.

We’re looking for a high-energy, leadership-driven Head Coach to take the reins at our flagship Orangetheory studio in Madison. This isn’t a side gig or just another class schedule—it’s a true leadership role at the pinnacle of group fitness.

What You’ll Do:

  • Coach 15–20 high-energy, science-backed group classes per week

  • Lead, train, and mentor a team of 5–6 elite fitness coaches

  • Own 20–25 weekly hours of leadership: coaching development, KPI tracking, team meetings, member experience, and studio performance

  • Cultivate an achievement-driven studio culture that’s fun, motivating, and rooted in results

  • Support membership growth through energy, conversion, and retention

  • Organize community challenges, events, and partnerships that make the studio a local movement

Compensation & Perks:

  • Total potential compensation: $50,000–$100,000

    • Combination of hourly pay, class coaching pay, and performance-based bonuses tied to KPIs and membership growth

  • Complimentary Orangetheory membership

  • Career development and advancement opportunities

  • Leadership coaching and ongoing professional training

Who You Are:

  • Certified through NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM, or NSCA

  • Experienced in group fitness coaching and creating high-impact sessions

  • A natural leader with strong communication skills and team-building instincts

  • Motivated by performance metrics, goal setting, and leading from the front

  • Experienced in sales, performance-based environments, or studio management (preferred)

  • Familiar with the Orangetheory workout or brand (strongly preferred)

Why This Studio?

We’re not just the best in Madison—we’re setting the pace for the entire state. Our team is tight, our standards are high, and our members expect world-class energy every time they walk through the door. If you’re ready to lead from the front and bring something special to this industry, we want to meet you.

Ready to coach, lead, and build a movement? Apply now.

Requirements:
  • Hold and maintain a current fitness certification from an education company approved by Orangetheory Fitness
  • Be AED/CPR certified
  • Job is expected to work approximately 35-40 hours per week
  • Must be flexible - able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends as needed
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Total Target salary: Expected $50,000 min up to $100,000 with performance based bonus structure
  • Free premier membership to Orangetheory Fitness ($169/mo value)
  • Free Heart Rate Monitor ($109 value)
  • Up to 2 weeks paid time off 
 
Specific job duties and selection requirements vary between Orangetheory studio locations and more details can be provided by the studio’s hiring manager if you are selected to move forward in the interview process. 
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year



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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 wi

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