Assistant Head Coach

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.