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.
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.