What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Group Fitness Instructor position at Orangetheory Fitness?
Be fit. Change lives. Have fun.
We remember you. You were the leader on the playground or the captain in gym class. The one whose team everyone wanted to be on. The one who balanced a take-charge attitude with an ability to make each person feel important and necessary. The one who was the go-to when any sort of problem or question arose.
Today, you’re still a mentor and a master at guidance. You expect the best from those around you, and you work with them to achieve it. You’re passionate about fitness, and your enthusiasm is palpable and pure.
That’s why we want you as a Head Coach at Orangetheory Fitness. We’re looking for people to lead. To listen. To love what they do. And then to share it -- with the coaches in their studio, and with members entrusting the health of their bodies to you.
You’ll lead a team of engaged professionals that have a passion for fitness and helping our members achieve More Life!
As a Head Fitness Coach you can expect to perform the following duties:
- Leading and motivating members through pre-defined workouts
- Making sure members are using the correct form and offering corrections if they aren’t
- Understanding the science behind our workouts specifically, heart-rate focused training programs in general and being aware of what the competition is doing
- Knowing how to use and demonstrate usage for every piece of equipment utilized in every workout
- Being a team player
- Leading and developing your roster of coaches
The Head Coach role is bigger than class delivery. It’s about ownership, accountability, and inspiring the team and members. A great Head Coach focuses on (among other things):
- Growing the studio and driving performance
- Fostering a strong, supportive community
- Mentoring and developing coaches into their best selves
- Delivering an A Orangetheory experience to members and guests alike
- Following up with new members to immerse them in studio culture
- Partnering on B2B and lead-generating events
- Helping with and participating in member engagement outings
- Attending and hosting all-staff meetings
- Creating and maintaining a performance-based team culture
Benefits:
- 30 “classes” of PTO per year, paid at $50 per class
- 2026 PTO will be prorated
- Starting in 2027, you will receive all 30
- Benefit-eligible: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D
Additionally, you’ll need to meet these requirements:
- Hold and maintain a current fitness certification from an education company approved by Orangetheory Fitness
- Be AED/CPR certified
Specific job duties and selection requirements vary between Orangetheory studio locations and more details can be provided by the studio’s hiring manager if you are selected to move forward in the interview process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Group Fitness Instructor Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Personal Trainer Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mundelein, IL 60060 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $63,000