Be fit. Change lives. Have fun.
If you’re reading this, you’re not just a great coach—you’re a leader. You’re passionate about fitness, energized by developing others, and motivated by creating exceptional member experiences. You know how to push members to their best while keeping workouts safe, effective, and inclusive—and you’re ready to take the next step in leadership.
Orangetheory Fitness is looking for an Assistant Head Coach to support the Head Coach in leading our coach-inspired, science-backed, and technology-tracked workouts while helping elevate our coaching team and strengthen member relationships.
This role is ideal for a coach who leads by example, thrives on accountability, and brings positive energy that lasts long after members leave the studio.
As an Assistant Head Coach, you can expect to:
Coaching & Member Experience
Lead and motivate members through pre-defined Orangetheory workouts
Create an engaging, welcoming environment where members feel supported and valued
Help members set, track, and achieve fitness goals
Ensure correct exercise form and provide real-time coaching corrections
Demonstrate proper use of all studio equipment
Understand and communicate the science behind heart-rate–based training
Member Management & Communication
Support member management contacts, including outreach to members for engagement, retention, and follow-up
Assist with onboarding new members and re-engaging inactive members
Act as a studio ambassador, reinforcing brand standards and member relationships
Coach Development & Leadership Support
Support the Head Coach with coach development, including mentoring, feedback, and skill-building
Help onboard new coaches and assist with training and OTFit standards
Model best practices in coaching, professionalism, and studio culture
Foster a collaborative, positive, and accountable coaching team environment
Studio Operations & Cleanliness
Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe studio environment
Participate in daily and between-class cleaning duties to uphold Orangetheory standards
Ensure equipment and workout areas are properly maintained and reset
Team & Culture
Serve as a team leader and role model for coaches and staff
Communicate effectively with studio leadership
Support studio goals related to performance, retention, and culture
Requirements
AED/CPR certified
Current fitness certification from ACE, NSCA, ACSM, AFAA, or NASM
Open full-time availability (35+ hours)
Willing and able to complete Orangetheory’s OTFit Certification/Audition process
Previous Orangetheory coaching experience strongly preferred
Leadership or mentorship experience a plus
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.