Head Coach
The Head Coach leads the fitness team at a Confidential Client studio, driving coaching excellence, member engagement, and business performance through effective leadership and development of coaches. This role manages the full coach lifecycle, ensures consistent delivery of the Orangetheory workout experience, and partners with studio and regional leadership to meet operational and financial goals. The Head Coach fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture focused on accountability, member satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
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Summary
Confidential Client is seeking a Head Coach to lead fitness coaching, member experience, and coach development at a single studio location in San Antonio, TX. This full-time role focuses on delivering exceptional group fitness classes, developing coaching talent, driving member retention, and supporting studio performance through strong leadership and data-informed decision making.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a minimum of 15 group fitness classes per week and model high-quality coaching and member service.
- Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the coaching team to maintain consistent execution of fitness and brand standards.
- Conduct regular class observations and one-on-one coaching conversations to develop staff and improve performance.
- Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and retaining coaches.
- Partner with Studio Managers and regional leadership to align fitness operations with sales, retention, and studio goals.
- Monitor fitness-related metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement action plans to increase member engagement and class utilization.
- Support membership growth through community outreach, member relationship building, and studio events.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and operational studio environment; report facility or equipment issues promptly.
- Support rollout of new programs, initiatives, and operational changes; communicate priorities clearly to the team.
- Demonstrate Confidential Client’s leadership principles and uphold company policies, safety standards, and service expectations.
Who You Are / Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Management, or related field preferred.
- 1+ year of group fitness coaching and/or personal training experience required.
- 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred (fitness, hospitality, retail, or multi-unit environments are strongly relevant).
- Current, recognized fitness certification (examples: NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent) required.
- Current CPR/AED certification required.
- Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills with the ability to give constructive feedback and hold team members accountable.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy studio environment with frequent interaction with members and staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service, inclusion, and community-building.
Core Competencies
- Leadership & Coaching
- Clear interpersonal and written communication
- Member-centered service and relationship building
- Emotional intelligence and professionalism
- Adaptability and results orientation
- Data-driven problem solving and operational focus
- Collaboration across studio and regional teams
- Resilience in a dynamic, team-based environment
Role Details
- Employment type: Full time
- Supervisory responsibility: Directly supervises and develops Coaches
- Work environment: In-studio; involves standing, walking, and active class involvement; occasional administrative tasks.
- Physical demands: Frequent standing and walking; occasional lifting (up to ~25–30 lbs); ability to communicate in a lively environment.
- Travel: Minimal; occasional travel for trainings as required.
Compensation
- Estimated pay (from source posting): $48,402 per year (estimated). This posting reflects an estimated annual figure reported by the source.
Equal Employment & Accommodations
Confidential Client is committed to an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities. Applicants who need accommodations during the application or interview process should notify the hiring representative.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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