Job Title: Head Coach
Direct Supervisor: Regional Fitness Manager or Director of Fitness
Status: Hourly non-exempt
Location: Greater Los Angeles Area
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
West Coast Fitness
West Coast Fitness is a leading franchisee of Orangetheory® Fitness with 50+ studios in Los Angeles, San Francisco’s Bay area, Sacramento, and Ohio. Our mission is to lead, support, and inspire the Orange Passion. We do this by focusing on our amazing and talented team and emphasizing the 3 Cs of Success - Clarity, Communication, and Collaboration. We strive to grow future leaders with an atmosphere of inclusivity, enthusiasm, and empathy. Established in Los Angeles, CA, in 2014, WCF prides itself on building teams that break records, innovate with intention, and continue to expand our reach – many of our original teams are still with us today!
Orangetheory® Fitness
Led by highly skilled coaches, each Orangetheory workout incorporates endurance, strength, and power elements through a variety of equipment including treadmills, rowing machines, TRX Suspension Training®, free weights, and more. As a heart-rate-based total-body group workout, OTF combines science, coaching, and technology to guarantee maximum results from the inside out. The result is more energy, visible toning, and a supercharged metabolism for MORE caloric afterburn, MORE results, and MORE confidence, all to deliver you MORE LIFE.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position of Head Coach (HC) is seen as an integral role within the West Coast Fitness (WCF) organization and is an extension of the Studio Leadership Team. They are responsible for the oversight of Coaches within their designated home studio with a special focus on growing the culture, community, and development of their studio coaches. The HC position is a full-time position that demands a top-tier leader to maintain and grow the overall success of their studios. The HC is a highly trusted individual with access to sensitive and confidential information. The HC is responsible for creating a positive, high-energy, respectful OTF studio environment with the utmost professionalism, tact, and discretion. The HC is primarily a developmental role focused on improving and maintaining the level of coaching and customer service in the fitness room within their location. The HC will also support the studio by managing the class schedule, coach staffing, and onboarding of new coaches. In addition, the HC is responsible for assessing the coaching staff’s performance and implementing roster changes when/if needed and/or appropriate. This is an hourly role with monthly bonus opportunities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Coach Orangetheory classes, minimum of 12 classes per week
Use discretionary judgment to ensure OTF brand standards are being followed and communicated with the Regional Fitness Manager (supervisor)
Create and promote a fun, safe, and collaborative working environment for all staff
Work with the Regional Team and Director to optimize class schedule offerings
Support with coordinating schedule updates with the management team (such as class subs) and fitness staffing with Regional Fitness Manager
Submit a weekly schedule outlining work hours and activities that will be performed within the week to ensure the execution of studio goals and establish non-working hours
Weekly meetings with your studio management team
Perform quarterly reviews of fitness coaches and provide mentoring for improvement each week
Maintain, update, and submit Coach Roadmap Tracker per deadlines
Assist with studio compliance audits as needed. This includes assisting and auditing entire studio operations
Track and submit payroll for your coaching team
Attend and help plan a minimum of (1) community event per month per studio and ensure Fitness has a presence
Attend quarterly Regional Fitness Workshop
Uphold studio cleanliness & culture standards
Engage and monitor internal company communication via Slack
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Successful completion of the OTFit Certification; (preferred) minimum 6+ months experience as a leader in the fitness industry; (preferred) minimum 6+ months as an OTF Fitness Coach; hold and maintain a current fitness certification from an education company approved by Orangetheory Fitness: ACE, NASM, AFAA, NSCA, ACSM; current AED/CPR certificate; 10+ hours per year in continuing education units outside of OTF curriculum; Bachelor’s Degree in an Exercise Science related field a plus
Knowledge + Experience: Concrete understanding of the internal culture of WCF including, the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization; knowledge of Performance Review metrics and guidelines; advanced understanding of anatomy and training biomechanics; working knowledge of MindBody Online; well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Soft Skills: Excellent organizational and leadership abilities; stellar problem-solving abilities; exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities; tremendous focus on customer service
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to signal, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
Fitness Coaches are leaders of the Orangetheory workouts. This requires them to be on their feet leading and instructing members for the entirety of the workout. In the weight room, coaches must demonstrate all exercises for members, which can involve Bosu trainers, medicine balls, dumbbells, TRX, mini bands, or other fitness equipment.
BENEFITS
Make a Living: Competitive hourly rate, plus class tier pay; performance bonuses; Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; FSA/HSA; 401k, parental leave, PTO
Live Even Better: Free access to all Orangetheory classes at (nearly) any studio nationwide; deep discounts on all OTF retail and technology (see now at shoporangetheory.com); opportunities for career growth
That Studio Life: Community of passionate, collaborative staff and members; clean and sanitized studio environment; ability to create your own playlist and individualize your class atmosphere; flexible schedules; fitness casual dress-code
AAP/EEO Statement: Our Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time, on-site/traveling when necessary
Pay: $21.50/hour + class tier pay (average $35-100 per class)
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.
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