Head Coach

Be fit. Change lives. Have fun.

Do you believe in the power of fitness to transform lives and are ready to inspire a team of dedicated coaches? Orangetheory Fitness South Lyon is searching for a dynamic leader who can elevate the member experience while serving as a passionate ambassador of the OTF community. Our coaching team is known for being energetic, engaging, and delivering world-class, heart rate-based interval training that ignites results and excitement every day.

If you’re driven, positive, and committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our members and the community, we’d love to hear from you!

Head Fitness Coach Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Leadership: Partner with the Studio Manager and Owners to ensure the overall success and growth of the studio.

Build and Develop a Team: Hire, mentor, and develop a dynamic team of fitness professionals, fostering a positive and energetic coaching environment.

Lead the In-Studio Experience: Ensure consistent execution of engaging, energetic, and results-driven member experiences, delivering a minimum of 15 classes per week.

Handle Administrative Duties: Perform administrative tasks for up to 15 hours per week to support studio operations.

Stay Actively Involved: Take part in at least one class per week to support, guide, and lead by example for your team of coaches.

Create Member Connections: Build meaningful relationships with members, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

Master Exercise & Equipment Usage: Demonstrate proficiency with all exercises and equipment used in the studio, ensuring coaches and members are trained and confident in its application and understand alternative options.

Performance Oversight: Analyze results, oversee team performance, and guide coaches in helping members set and achieve their personal health and fitness goals.

Are you Qualified?

Currently fitness certified from an education company approved by Orangetheory Fitness.

ACE, ACSM, ISSA, NASM, NSCA

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current AED/CPR certification

Have a functional understanding of strength and heart rate-based training

Have a desire for growing your career in the fitness industry

Experience coaching, either in a personal or group fitness setting

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Position Type: This position is a full-time opportunity.

Why Join Orangetheory Fitness?

Compensation includes base salary, commission, and performance bonuses

Paid training and Orangetheory certifications

Free studio membership

Employee discount on Orangetheory retail & partner brands

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Fitness casual dress code

Passionate, collaborative work environment

Ability to positively impact the lives of our members and communities

Lead a team with a shared passion for fitness and a healthy lifestyle

If you have a passion for fitness and a love for learning, the desire to lead a team to achieve their best, as well as motivated to spread More Life to our members and community, we would like to meet YOU!

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