Benefits:- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation bonus
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
Fitness Director/Head Coach Orangetheory Fitness East NashvilleAs the
Head Coach at Orangetheory Fitness, you will be the cultural heart and fitness leader of an
established, independently-owned studio. You will split your time between delivering our signature high-energy workouts, managing your team of established and experienced OTF coaches, focusing on member engagement and driving membership sales.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely and collaborate with a local owner who values community, personal connections, and offering OTF to under-served communities and cohorts.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Mentorship- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of established fitness coaches, helping them refine their skills and stay motivated.
- Manage coach scheduling ensuring full class coverage and managing time-off requests.
- Conduct regular evaluations and provide constructive feedback to keep class quality consistently high.
- Organize monthly team meetings to review corporate updates, share coaching tips, and celebrate studio wins.
- Ensure all coaches keep their required certifications and CPR/AED credentials up to date.
Workout Delivery & Member Community
- Coach 12 classes per week, leading by example with exceptional energy, timing, and form correction.
- Administrative hours, on average of 10-12 hours per week will include member outreach, one-on-one consultations with members and additional calls to ensure member satisfaction and engagement.
- Cultivate deep relationships with our existing member community, greeting them by name and celebrating their milestones.
- Help drive member retention by creating an energetic, welcoming environment that members look forward to visiting every day.
- Support local community outreach, charity workouts, and studio events to keep our local brand presence strong.
Studio Operations & Maintenance
- Oversee the safety and cleanliness of the fitness floor, ensuring rowers, treadmills, and weights are well-maintained.
- Troubleshoot studio technology, including the OTConnect screens, heart-rate monitoring systems, and audio equipment.
Job Requirements & Qualifications: - OTF Experience: 2+ years of experience coaching group fitness or personal training. Prior leadership, head coach, or assistant head coach experience is highly preferred.
- Certification: Must hold a current, NCCA-accredited fitness certification approved by Orangetheory Fitness (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA, or NCSF).
- Safety: Must hold an active and current CPR/AED certification.
- Brand Training: Must successfully complete the official OTFit Certification Process upon hire.
- Traits: A community-first mindset, strong organizational habits, reliable communication, and a strong sense of teamwork & collaboration.
Benefits:· Competitive Compensation Package – commensurate with experience
· Health Insurance
· Paid Time Off
Supplemental Pay:· Commission
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.