Head Coach

Lead a High-Performing Coaching Team | Full-Time

Think Beyond Coaching Classes.

Great coaches inspire members.

Exceptional Head Coaches inspire entire coaching teams.

If you're ready to lead, this is your next step.

Orangetheory Fitness Strongsville is looking for a Head Coach who is passionate about developing coaches, delivering exceptional member experiences, and raising the standard of every workout. This Head Coach role is ideal for an experienced group fitness leader who wants to make a bigger impact than simply coaching classes.

If you're the coach everyone looks to for leadership, energy, and accountability, we'd love to meet you.

Who We Are

Orangetheory Fitness is a science-backed, heart rate-based group training program that helps people become stronger, healthier, and more confident. At Orangetheory Fitness Strongsville, we're committed to creating an energetic studio where members achieve results and coaches continue to grow professionally.

About the Role

As our Head Coach, you'll lead by example—coaching exceptional classes while mentoring the coaching team, improving performance, and helping create an outstanding member experience. You'll partner with studio leadership to strengthen coach development, increase member engagement, and contribute to the studio's continued success.

What You'll Do

• Coach engaging, safe, and results-driven Orangetheory workouts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the coaching team through training, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Onboard new coaches and ensure coaching standards are consistently upheld.
• Build and manage the coaching schedule while coordinating coverage when needed.
• Lead monthly coach meetings and continuing education sessions.
• Monitor fitness KPIs, class utilization, coaching performance, and member feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Studio Manager to support member retention, studio operations, sales initiatives, and an exceptional member experience.
• Help members achieve their fitness goals through coaching, accountability, and an exceptional member experience.
• Support studio tours, membership conversations, community events, fitness challenges, and workshops.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized fitness floor and oversee equipment readiness and maintenance.
• Provide coaching coverage when needed to ensure a consistent member experience.

What We're Looking For

• Current CPR/AED certification
• Current Orangetheory-approved nationally accredited fitness certification (ACE, NASM, NSCA, ACSM, AFAA, or equivalent)
• 2+ years of personal training or group fitness coaching experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of exercise technique, physiology, functional movement, and body mechanics
• Ability to safely modify, progress, and regress exercises for members of all fitness levels
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Previous experience mentoring, training, or leading other fitness professionals is strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, or a related field is preferred

Previous experience as a Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Fitness Coach, Strength Coach, or Head Coach is highly valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Class coaching pay
• Performance-based incentives
• Full-time leadership opportunity
• Complimentary Orangetheory membership
• Employee discounts
• Continuing education and leadership development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive studio leadership and coaching culture

Why Join Orangetheory Fitness Strongsville?

As a Head Coach, you'll have the opportunity to shape the coaching culture, mentor talented fitness professionals, and make a lasting impact on both members and your team. If you're looking for a leadership role where your coaching expertise truly matters, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Hiring Process (Fast & Straightforward)

We respect your time and keep our process simple.

1. Apply online and answer a few quick questions.
2. Complete a short coaching and leadership questionnaire.
3. Submit a brief video introduction.
4. Attend an interview with studio leadership.
5. Meet the team and experience the studio.

Qualified candidates can move through the hiring process quickly.

This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who

• Leads by example instead of managing from the sidelines.
• Enjoys coaching people just as much as coaching classes.
• Holds themselves and others to a high standard.
• Wants to help build a stronger coaching team—not just teach more classes.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Head Coach, Group Fitness Coach, or Personal Trainer ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Orangetheory Fitness Strongsville.