Head Coach

About Us

Born in Australia, F45 Training was founded to offer consumers a practical, multi-disciplinary workout that integrated technology and community all in one place. Over a decade later, F45 is one of the world's fastest-growing fitness franchises that has proven to innovate, motivate, and produce results, with over 4,000 franchises sold in over 69 countries.

Our mission is to create the world's greatest workout

Our mission at F45 is to create the world’s greatest workout. This isn’t only about creating an unbelievable fitness experience—it’s about building a community and culture. As evidenced by HQ and every F45 studio around the world, culture isn’t just about appearance. It’s about our core beliefs, how we treat each other, how we make decisions, and most importantly, bringing a sense of fun and friendship to everything we do.

Who We Are

Each 45-minute session is backed by science and led by two certified coaches to create a tailored, connected experience in each class. At F45, we integrate the trifecta of science-based methodologies by incorporating HIIT (high-intensity interval training), circuit training, and functional training into every workout. Our customized fitness and lifestyle approach has established us as a global leader in functional fitness and sports science. In addition, we have set ourselves apart by integrating our innovation in health and wellness with the development of an integrated technology experience that measures performance and nutrition over time.

What We Support

F45 is committed to encouraging, facilitating, and upholding an environment centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of the brand. We embody and live our brand. We are natural team players who have big ideas. We know that a strong team is a diverse team, and we use diversity as a means to get creative and build a company that changes lives. Most importantly, at F45, we care about each other. We have fun, solve problems and hand out a ton of high-fives.

An Overview of the Head Coach Role

We are currently searching for a Head Coach (HC) with over two years of management experience. The position of Head Coach (HC) is the studio’s team leader in all manners of fitness. Alongside the Sales Manager, the Head Coach is responsible for driving all areas of the business with a special focus on growing the culture, community, and process of the fitness side of operations. The Head Coach will report to the Studio Manager.

The Head Coach (HC) is responsible for leading the fitness team, providing education, and providing daily direction and development. Head Coaches ensure a consistent experience for F45 members by focusing on customer service, fitness leadership, and member sales and retention in partnership with Sales Manager. Candidates should possess strong communication, administrative, leadership, and customer service skills. As a Head Coach (HC), you will be responsible for assisting with member retention and satisfaction, developing a strong team of fitness coaches, and serving as a primary resource for all matters related to F45 within the studio. F45 coaches must hold an active CPR/AED Certification, Primary NCCA approved certification, and agree to continued education.

Described here are the responsibilities and duties of this position, as well as some expectations of the Head Coach (HC). This list is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as part of this position's responsibilities.

• Scheduled Admin for One on One Time, Feedback, Consultations
• Coach at least 12 sessions per week
• Ensure compliance and adherence to F45 business policies in daily Athletic operations
• Responsible for delivery of the studio trial processes in conjunction with the Sales Manager (SM) hand off. These processes will include but are not limited to inbody scans, protocol reminders, and comprehensive planning sessions, and assisting in price presentations
• Facilitate frequent communication among all members of the team
• Coordinate with the Studio Manager (SM) to ensure proper communication between management and the coaching staff
• Weekly Updates: Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Studio Announcements, Coaches Announcements, Schedule Changes
• Monthly Updates: Prior Month Performance, Events, Webinars, Development, Evaluations, Studio Changes, Phase Roll Outs, Meetings
• As a Head Coach (HC) you must lead by example and conduct frequent facility walk-throughs (after sessions daily and with Studio Manager weekly) to ensure quality facility care and staff responsibility. Including: Equipment/Facility Logging and Audits.
• Demonstrate self-involvement in all studio activities (taking multiple coaches' sessions, events, socials, celebrations, theme-days, etc)
• Maintain and Grow Studio Workout Traffic, Usage, and Class Utilization. In conjunction with the Sales Manager (SM), meet and assess Key Performance Indicators (weekly).
• Must be available in case of a studio emergency; manage substitutions. Including substitution management requests
• Schedule and plan leadership meetings with the Studio Manager (SM).
• Meet weekly with Sales Manager and Studio Manager to discuss studio performance, sales, and operations
• Review month-to-date analysis: conversions, updates, and events, and discuss staff development opportunities at all staff meetings. Review and Discuss: feedback on sales, trial process, class experience, conversions, subs, time off requests, recruiting, and onboarding
• Coordinate local partnerships strategy with Sales Manager for the studio, adjusting as necessary.
• Plan and Execute: Coordination and Planning of: Challenges, Playoffs, Specialty and Signature Workout Programming
• The Head Coach (HC) is in charge of athletic audits, incident reports, performance reviews, and essential documentation. This includes management of coach certifications, CPR/AED, and ensuring all records are up-to-date, valid, and updated in F45 Playbook/Academy
• Member and Staff Relations: Work in tandem with the Studio Manager (SM) on Conflict Resolution
• Initiate, and conduct recruiting efforts for coaches: includes screening, outreach, and interviews
• Assist in marketing aspects with the Sales Manager. Including: partnerships, outreach, events, and business to business outreach
• Responsible for follow-up communication with the new, current, and former F45 members; includes low usage and at-risk members
• Empower and educate members with a clear understanding of our F45 Methodology and Athletic Programming
• Educate and develop the athletics coaching team through approved training curriculum
• Monitor member satisfaction to ensure a consistently evolving world-class fitness experience
• Manage the studios’ athletics staff using the F45 Methodology and Athletic Programming
• Mindbody Reporting and Scheduling: Ensuring proper documentation of notes, injuries, staff alerts, and class scheduling
• Class Schedule: 4 weeks out between Friday-Sunday (Holidays Scheduled Out) and no outstanding subs within one week of class

Described here are the ideal characteristics and attributes of the Head Coach (HC) position. This list is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as part of this position's responsibilities.

Culture that Crushes It

F45 Training is a global fitness community specializing in innovative, high-intensity group workouts that are fast, fun, and results-driven.

F45's continued success depends on the establishment of educational standards for our Coaches. The presence of the highest caliber of fitness professionals among our coaches is crucial to ensuring that members receive a team training, coach-inspired experience at the studio consistently. In addition to providing fitness services, F45 Training strives to educate, motivate, and connect its members emotionally so that they can live their most functional lives. A selection of NCCA-accredited certifications plays an integral role in providing our coaches with the foundational knowledge to facilitate the growth and development of our mission.

Accredited NCCA certifications provide a solid foundation for safe exercise participation, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and coaching. Obtaining this credential will enable us to continue adding value as the gold standard in franchise fitness and functional team training.

Must hold/maintain the following credentials: CPR/AED Certification, ONE NCCA Approved Primary Certification, F45 Trainer Certification.

The following national certifying agencies we accept include ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NFPT, AFPA, ACSM, NASM, NCSF, and NSCA.NCCA Preferred Certification: *CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), GFI (Group Fitness Instructor), GEI (Group Exercise Instructor)NCCA Acceptable Certifications: CSCC Strength and Conditioning Coach, CEP (Certified Exercise Physiologist), CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist). A college degree in an exercise science-related field or any field does NOT exempt a coach or coach candidate from obtaining one of the required certifications. Furthermore, the fitness industry undergoes significant changes every year, and continuing education is a requirement for our professional coaches to ensure that they meet the industry's highest standards. Since college degrees do not require a recertification process or have an expiration date, F45 requires coaches to obtain an active NCCA Certification. A college degree in a fitness-related field is desirable, but not necessary for employment as a F45 coach.

Compensation: $40,000-$60,000

Company Benefits & Perks:

-      Complimentary F45 Membership

-      Fitness casual dress-code

-      Paid Time Off

-      Ongoing fitness and sales training development