Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Free F45 membership
- Free certifications for personal development
- Free access to Restore West Hartford services: red light therapy, compression, cryotherapy, sauna
- Free floats at Float 41
About F45 Training
F45 Training is a global fitness community specializing in high-intensity, functional training programs. Our mission is to deliver safe, effective, and engaging workouts while fostering a supportive and motivating environment for both members and staff.
Position Overview
The Head Coach serves as the operational and cultural leader of the studio, responsible for driving team performance, elevating the member experience, and upholding F45’s global training standards. This role balances leadership, staff development, operational execution, and business support to ensure consistent excellence across all studio functions.
The Head Coach manages, mentors, and motivates the coaching team to deliver world-class sessions, cultivate community engagement, and maintain high operational standards. The effectiveness and professionalism of the coaching team reflect directly on the Head Coach’s leadership.
Reports To: Studio Management
Key Responsibilities
Coaching & Member Experience
- Lead high-energy, safe, and results-driven F45 sessions adhering to F45 programming and standards.
- Provide form correction, motivation, and performance feedback to members.
- Engage with new members through goal-setting discussions, follow-ups, and progress monitoring.
- Enforce studio policies, including equipment use, cleanliness, and safety protocols.
- Promote a professional, inclusive, and motivating environment.
- Encourage members to fully utilize F45 resources such as the app, InBody scans, and wearable tracking devices.
Leadership & Team Management
- Serve as the primary leader and role model for all coaching staff.
- Recruit, hire, train, and onboard new coaches.
- Conduct regular performance management, including observations, development plans, and feedback sessions.
- Lead by example in professionalism, punctuality, and preparedness.
- Foster a supportive, high-performance team culture emphasizing communication, respect, and accountability.
Operational Excellence
- Maintain studio cleanliness, organization, and presentation to the highest standards.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, hygiene, and facility audits.
- Manage scheduling, shift coverage, and operational readiness.
Member Retention & Community Engagement
- Conduct follow-ups with inactive members and celebrate milestones.
- Plan and execute engagement initiatives, socials, and F45 challenges.
- Strengthen member loyalty through personal interactions and community-building efforts.
Business Support
- Assist with studio sales, tours, and consultations to convert prospects into members.
- Promote F45-branded merchandise, supplements, and challenges.
- Collaborate on marketing initiatives and social media engagement.
- Track KPIs, attendance trends, retention reports, and provide insights to management.
Professional Standards
- Maintain current certifications: CPR/AED/First Aid, Pre-natal & Personal Training (nationally recognized), and HYROX (or in progress).
- Maintain expert knowledge in biomechanics, functional movement, and HIIT programming.
- Represent F45 professionally, setting the standard for culture and conduct.
- Attend all required meetings, trainings, and events.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a personal fitness trainer.
- Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid, Pre-natal, and Personal Training (nationally recognized).
- HYROX certification or willing to obtain upon hiring.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Energetic, motivated, and passionate about health and fitness; able to be on feet for entire shifts.
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
- Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
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.
CULTURE THAT CRUSHES IT
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.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to F45 Corporate.
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