Job Description

Replies within 24 hours Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Head Coach – Orangetheory Fitness (Nichefitness)


The Head Coach plays a critical leadership role in delivering the Orangetheory Fitness promise—a consistent, high-energy, science-backed workout experience that drives results, engagement, and member retention. This position is responsible for leading the coaching team, upholding Orangetheory standards, and partnering with studio leadership to support overall studio performance.


Key Responsibilities


Coaching Excellence & Member Experience

• Lead by example in delivering a consistent, safe, and effective Orangetheory workout experience in every class.
  
  
• Ensure all coaches execute templates accurately, coach to heart rate-based training principles, and uphold brand standards.
  
  
• Drive member engagement by supporting consistent workout routines that encourage long-term participation and results.
  
  
• Champion the use of OTBeat performance tracking to enhance member understanding, motivation, and results.
  
  

Coach Leadership & Development

• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop a high-performing coaching team.
  
  
• Lead ongoing coach education and development to ensure:
  
  
  • 60%+ closing rates
    
    
  • 80%+ utilization standards
    
    
• Conduct formal coach evaluations at least once per quarter and lead goal-setting and performance follow-up conversations.
  
  
• Facilitate monthly template rollout meetings to ensure consistent execution and understanding.
  
  
• Lead the coach development portion of weekly studio meetings.
  
  

Studio & Schedule Leadership

• Coach 16 Orangetheory classes per week (approximately 24 hours of coaching time).
  
  
• Dedicate approximately 16 hours per week to studio leadership and administrative responsibilities.
  
  
• Monitor, adjust, and optimize the class schedule to support studio growth while maintaining Orangetheory utilization standards of 80% or higher.
  
  
• Support member retention efforts by coordinating fitness-related member outreach and engagement, maintaining at least 80% monthly completion.
  
  
• Oversee structured fitness touchpoints for new members throughout their first 120 days.
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Ensure all studio equipment is safe, functional, and maintained to Orangetheory standards; address equipment issues within 24 hours and maintain maintenance logs.
  
  
• Partner with the Studio Leader to plan and execute special fitness initiatives and events, including Dri-Tri, benchmarks, specialty workouts, and Corporate/VIP classes.
  
  
• Stay current on all Orangetheory Fitness systems, tools, and product updates relevant to coaching and member experience.
  
  

Compliance & Brand Standards

• Complete all required Orangetheory University training and ongoing education.
  
  
• Maintain all required certifications (OTFit, Personal Training, CPR/AED).
  
  
• Ensure full compliance with Orangetheory Fitness brand standards, policies, and procedures.
  
  

Compensation: $50,000.00 per year

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 their body and mind, amazing things can happen. More Orangetheory, More LIFE.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Orangetheory is committed to encouraging, facilitating and upholding an environment centered on diversity, equity and inclusion across every facet of the Orangetheory brand. We will work to create a sustainable culture that supports a healthy space for learning and growing, valuing and empowering every employee, inspiring a diverse franchise network, and uplifting the members and communities we serve. Click here to see more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Orangetheory.

Acknowledgement *

I understand that I am applying for a position with an employer that is an independently owned and operated Orangetheory® Fitness franchisee, not the franchisor, OTF Franchisor, LLC or any of its affiliates (OTFF). With respect to any position with a franchisee, I understand and agree that any information I provide in this application will be submitted directly to the independent franchisee, who is solely responsible for all employment related matters in their studio. This means, among other things, that the independent franchisee is solely responsible for and unilaterally makes all decisions concerning my employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. OTFF will not receive a copy of my application, will have no control over whether I receive an interview and/or am ultimately hired, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees, and does not employ independent franchisee’s employees. If I am hired to work at an independent franchisee’s studio, the independent franchisee, and not OTFF, will be my employer. By submitting my application and resume, I am confirming that I am agreeing and consenting to the foregoing.

Orangetheory values your privacy, so we want to keep you informed as to how your personal information is handled. With respect to the personal information you provided in this application, that information will be submitted directly to the independent franchisee, who is solely responsible for all privacy and data protection matters related to their studio. For any inquiries regarding how the independent franchisee may collect and process your personal information, please refer to that franchisee’s privacy policy or contact them directly. For all other information about how the franchisor, OTF Franchisor, LLC or any of its affiliates (OTFF), may collect and process personal information, please https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/privacy-policy