Head Coach

Be fit. Change lives. Have fun.
You were the leader on the playground or the captain in gym class. The one whose team everyone wanted to be on. The one who balanced a take-charge attitude with an ability to make each person feel important and necessary. The one who was the go-to when any sort of problem or question arose.
Today, youre still a mentor and a master at guidance. You expect the best from those around you, and you work with them to achieve it. Youre passionate about fitness, and your enthusiasm is palpable and pure.
Thats why we want you as a Head Coach at Orangetheory Fitness. Were looking for people to lead. To listen. To love what they do. And then to share it -- with the coaches in their studio, and with members entrusting the health of their bodies to you.
Youll lead a team of engaged professionals that have a passion for fitness and helping our members achieve More Life!
As a Head Fitness Coach you can expect to perform the following duties:

• Leading a team of 5-7 coaches
• Working directly with the Studio Manager to build our community
• Attending Community Events
• Leading by Example
• Leading and motivating members through pre-defined workouts
• Making sure members are using the correct form and offering corrections if they arent
• Understanding the science behind our workouts specifically, heart-rate focused training programs in general and being aware of what the competition is doing
• Knowing how to use and demonstrate usage for every piece of equipment utilized in every workout
• Being a team player
• Responsible for building class attendance and retaining current clientele
• Responsible for the safety of your participants in regards to heart rate, exercise technique, posture and spine, as well as joint stress and stability when resistance training
• Responsible for your scheduled class group personal training sessions including but not limited to requesting substitute trainers to cover your session, helping other trainers when available and assisting as a floor trainer when applicable.
• Attend monthly fitness staff meetings and all relative, mandatory webinars and other requested corporate meetings and continuing education presentations.
• Handle member concerns/feedback in a professional, objective manner with the goal of resolution and retention when applicable.
• Assist Sales Associates, when needed, with OTF studio tours/sales with new prospects
• Must be flexible and willing to work weekends, opening and closing shifts as requested by your Studio Manager and/or Head Trainer

Experience and Requirements

• Strong knowledge of human physiology, anatomy, and body mechanics
• Must have the ability to multi-task and stay organized while training up to 30 clients in one group training session.
• Must have the ability to progress and regress exercises on the fly, in real time
• Positive, motivating and effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have the desire and capacity to train all fitness levels, novice to elite.
• Must hold a current fitness certification from an OTF approved education company such as ACSM,ACE, NASM, NSCA, AFFA, NCSF, ISSA etc.
• Must invest 10+ hours per year in continuing education lectures and workshops outside of OTF curriculum.
• Must have current CPR/AED certification
• 1+ years of professional experience teaching groups and/or personal training in the Fitness Industry.
• Must understand heart rate focused training programs and the science that supports the OTF workouts.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Must have the strength and ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Previous experience in sports coaching, physical education, or personal training
• Proven track record in fitness sales and achieving sales targets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills:
- Ability to design effective exercise programs tailored to individual needs
- Proficient in conducting fitness assessments and interpreting results
- Knowledge of various training methods, equipment, and exercises
- Strong motivational skills to inspire clients to reach their fitness goals
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service and build rapport with clients
- Sales skills to promote services and upsell additional offerings

Please note that this is not an entry-level position. Previous experience in personal training or a related field is required.