Head Coach

Industry; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 165,312; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive class pay

Supportive ownership team

Opportunity to grow studio community

Job summary

A fitness organization in Huntington Beach seeks a Head Coach to lead workouts and mentor a team. The role involves a strong community presence, coaching excellence, and fostering an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate has personal training and group fitness experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for fitness and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal training and group fitness required.
• Strong leadership qualities to inspire staff and members.
• Comfortable coaching multiple formats and adapting to fitness levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor coaches ensuring high-quality fitness classes.
• Engage with members to boost retention and create a welcoming culture.
• Host outdoor workouts and represent the studio in the community.

Skills

Leadership skills

Mentoring

Personal training experience

Group fitness coaching

Community engagement

Job description

Huntington Beach, California, United States STRIDE Fitness Huntington Beach

Head Coach STRIDE Fitness Huntington Beach

Why Join STRIDE Huntington Beach?

At STRIDE Huntington Beach, you'll be more than a coach you'll be a leader, motivator, and the heartbeat of our community. As Head Coach, you'll have the opportunity to shape the culture of a brand-new studio, mentor a team of coaches, and connect deeply with our members both inside and outside the studio.

• Competitive class pay: $50-$120 per class.
• Full-Time role
• Guaranteed coaching minimum: 10+ classes per week.
• Opportunity to influence and grow a brand-new studio community.
• Work with a supportive ownership team dedicated to your success.
• Be part of a rapidly growing brand redefining boutique fitness.

About STRIDE Fitness & The Role You Will Play

STRIDE Fitness delivers the ultimate full-body cardio and strength experience that hits hard and moves fast. Our 55-minute high-intensity classes push our members on the tread and the floor, so our members get in, go hard, and STRIDE out. As Head Coach, you will be the leader who ensures that every member and every coach experiences these values at the highest level.

Elite Workouts

Our high-intensity training, guided by our STRIDE Certified Coaches, delivers an unparalleled fitness experience. The Head Coach sets the standard here by leading with excellence, ensuring consistency across all classes, and mentoring coaches to deliver workouts that challenge, inspire, and keep members coming back.

Inclusive Community

While we are elite, everyone has a home at STRIDE Fitness. We are a crew that pushes hard, but we push together. The Head Coach is the connector who builds relationships with members, fosters a culture of belonging, and empowers coaches to create an environment where every member feels seen, supported, and celebrated.

Unstoppable Drive

We push boundaries, overcome challenges, and stride through PRs, turning hurdles into stepping stones. The Head Coach embodies this drive by encouraging members to push past their limits, celebrating their milestones, and modeling resilience and determination for the coaching team.

Personalized Experience

With every stride, our members do not just burn calories, they collect measurable data to track their improvements and celebrate wins. The Head Coach plays a key role in making the experience personal by teaching coaches how to tailor their cues, modify workouts, and help members understand their data so each individual can achieve their version of success.

Member Engagement

• Call and welcome new members, ensuring they feel connected from day one.
• Re-engage low-utilization members to boost retention.
• Lead outreach for special events and community initiatives.

Visibility & Community Presence

• Host outdoor workouts to increase studio visibility.
• Represent STRIDE as the face of the studio in the Huntington Beach community.

Programming & Workshops

• Organize and lead in-studio workshops to educate and inspire members.
• Role-play sales scenarios to sharpen team skills and improve conversions.

Coaching & Feedback

• Coach a minimum of 10+ classes per week across all STRIDE formats.
• Deliver elite-level group fitness classes and provide personal training-style coaching in a group setting.
• Provide monthly feedback and mentorship to coaches.
• Drive member conversion by ensuring coaching excellence.
• Lead by example, taking class at least once per week.

Leadership & Development

• Build strong relationships with members and staff, creating a welcoming culture.
• Educate coaches and staff on best practices for engagement and conversions.
• Support continuous improvement and team development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're seeking a coach who is more than just a fitness professional, you're a leader, mentor, and motivator.

• Personal training and group fitness experience required comfortable coaching multiple formats, and adapting to various fitness levels.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire both staff and members.
• Skilled in building relationships and creating a sense of community.
• Comfortable being outward-facing and representing the studio beyond its walls.
• Experienced in mentoring staff on member engagement, retention, and conversions.
• Passionate about fitness, people, and growth both personally and professionally.

Additional Opportunities Available:

If you are not selected for the Head Coach role, we are also building our coaching team and encourage you to interview. We are interested in connecting with all qualified group fitness professionals who want to be part of STRIDE Huntington Beach.