Head Coach - Lafayette

Head Coach - Lafayette

Company: West Coast Fitness LLC

Location: 94549

Direct Supervisor: Regional Fitness Manager or Director of Fitness

Status: Hourly Non‑Exempt

Job Type: Full‑time, on‑site (traveling when necessary)

Pay: $22/hour + tiered coach pay per class

West Coast Fitness is a leading franchisee of Orange theory Fitness with 50+ studios in Los Angeles, San Francisco’s Bay area, Sacramento, and Ohio. Our mission is to lead, support, and inspire the Orange Passion. We focus on our talented team by emphasizing the 3 Cs of Success – Clarity, Communication, and Collaboration – and strive to grow future leaders in an inclusive, enthusiastic, and empathetic environment.

Established in Los Angeles, CA, in 2014, WCF prides itself on building teams that break records, innovate with intention, and continue to expand our reach.

The Head Coach (HC) is an integral member of the West Coast Fitness organization and an extension of the Studio Leadership Team. The HC oversees coaches within their designated home studio, focusing on cultivating culture, community, and development. Responsibilities include maintaining a high‑energy, respectful OTF studio environment; managing class schedules, coach staffing, and onboarding; assessing coaching performance and implementing roster changes;

and supporting studio compliance and payroll. The role is hourly with monthly bonus opportunities.

• Coach Orange theory classes, minimum of 14 classes per week
• Use discretionary judgment to ensure OTF brand standards are followed and communicated with the Regional Fitness Manager
• Create and promote a fun, safe, and collaborative working environment for all staff
• Work with the Regional Team and Director to optimize class schedule offerings
• Coordinate schedule updates and fitness staffing with the Management Team
• Submit a weekly schedule outlining work hours and activities for studio goal execution
• Participate in weekly meetings with the studio management team
• Conduct quarterly reviews of fitness coaches and provide mentoring for improvement each week
• Maintain, update, and submit the Coach Roadmap Tracker per deadlines
• Assist with studio compliance audits and audit entire studio operations as needed
• Track and submit payroll for the coaching team
• Attend and help plan at least one community event per month per studio, ensuring Fitness presence
• Attend quarterly Regional Fitness Workshops
• Uphold studio cleanliness and culture standards
• Engage and monitor internal company communication via Slack

• Education: Successful completion of the OTFit Certification; preferred minimum 6+ months experience as a leader in the fitness industry; minimum of 1 year as an OTF Fitness Coach; current certification from an approved provider (ACE, NASM, AFAA, NSCA, ACSM); current AED/CPR certificate; 10+ hours per year in continuing education units outside of OTF curriculum;
  Bachelor’s degree in an exercise science related field is a plus.
• Knowledge &
  
  Experience:
  
  Concrete understanding of WCF culture, mission, vision, and values; knowledge of performance review metrics and guidelines; advanced understanding of anatomy and training biomechanics; working knowledge of Mind Body Online; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Soft Skills: Excellent organizational and leadership abilities; stellar problem‑solving abilities; exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities; tremendous focus on customer service.

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to signal, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

Fitness Coaches are leaders of the Orange theory workouts, requiring them to be on their feet leading and instructing members for the entirety of the workout. In the weight room, coaches must demonstrate all exercises for…