F45 Training - Group Fitness Head Trainer

Austin · Hybrid$45k – $50k

About this role

Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Job Title: F45 Training - Group Fitness Head Trainer
Studio Address:

About F45
F45 Training is a global fitness community delivering 45-minute, high-intensity, functional training workouts designed for all fitness levels. Led by certified coaches, sessions combine circuit training, functional movement, and team-based energy to create effective and engaging workouts. With a strong focus on community, innovation, and results, F45 helps members improve strength, endurance, and overall fitness in a supportive and motivating environment.

Role Overview
As an F45 Head Trainer, you are responsible for leading coaching standards, trainer development, and overall member experience within the studio. You will set the tone for performance, culture, and coaching excellence while supporting studio leadership in driving membership growth, retention, and community engagement. This role is ideal for experienced boutique fitness professionals who thrive in leadership, content creation, sales support, and team development within a fast-paced, community-driven environment.

Hybrid Structure
This is a hybrid leadership role combining in-studio coaching and remote administrative responsibilities. Head Trainer must be in the studio for a minimum of 18-20 coaching hours weekly, while supporting team leadership, studio maintenance, and daily operations. Administrative tasks may be completed remotely when appropriate. Occasional off-site events, community activations, and marketing initiatives are also required.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching, Leadership & Member Experience
  • Lead high-energy F45 workouts while setting and maintaining coaching quality standards
  • Provide advanced coaching, movement correction, and injury prevention
  • Conduct member consultations and support retention through engagement and accountability
  • Mentor, onboard, and develop coaching staff through training, audits, and performance feedback
  • Ensure trainers meet Apex Wellness Group and F45 brand standards
  • Manage trainer participation in marketing and content initiatives
  • Promote and support in-studio membership sales
Marketing, Sales & Community Growth
  • Create and appear in studio social media content while coordinating trainer participation
  • Support marketing campaigns and studio brand presence
  • Partner with Sales Consultants to drive membership growth and retention
  • Execute local outreach, partnerships, and community events
  • Represent the studio at promotional and brand activations
Studio Operations & Administrative Support
  • Maintain studio coaching, operational, and presentation standards
  • Support scheduling, class coverage, and equipment organization
  • Participate in studio cleaning, maintenance, and facility upkeep
  • Provide administrative support including communication and inbox management
Expectations
  • Arrive early to prepare studio operations and coaching teams for success
  • Maintain strong leadership presence, accountability, and professionalism
  • Represent F45 and Apex Wellness Group as a brand ambassador and culture leader
  • Foster a supportive, motivating, and inclusive team and member environment
  • Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Actively contribute to studio growth, brand awareness, and community presence
  • Lead by example in maintaining studio cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards
Qualifications
  • Boutique fitness coaching experience is required
  • Previous leadership or senior coaching experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of functional training and HIIT programming
  • Strong interpersonal leadership and trainer mentorship abilities
  • Excellent communication, public speaking, and member engagement skills
  • MindBody experience is strongly preferred
Certifications
  • Must hold and maintain a current CPR/First Aid/AED certification
  • Must hold a nationally accredited fitness certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, PTA Global, AFAA, ISSA, or equivalent) — required
  • F45 coaching experience is a strong bonus
Benefits
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Complimentary membership to Apex Wellness Group studio locations (outside scheduled hours)
  • F45 uniform provided
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Health insurance eligibility
  • Leadership growth and career development opportunities
  • Ongoing education and in-house training
  • High-performance, collaborative, and team-driven environment

Company at a glance

Team Training. Life Changing. Rated #1 Best US Gym Chain by Men's Journal.

F45 Training is a leading boutique fitness franchise platform operating the F45, FS8 and Vive Active brands. F45 is a high-intensity (HIIT) interval training workout that utilizes proprietary technology, including a proven fitness platform that leverages a rich content database of thousands of unique functional training movements that offers members a new workout experience each day. FS8 is a progressive new fitness concept that remixes the best elements of pilates, tone and yoga. Vive Active is an innovative, high energy fitness concept that focuses on athletic reformer pilates. F45 is committed to supporting our expanding global franchise network in the high growth boutique fitness category.

Adored by celebrities and athletes alike, F45’s commitment to innovation goes well beyond the gym floor, with an ever-growing suite of proprietary fitness and business technology giving an unprecedented level of insight and control for both clients and franchisees. F45’s immensely popular training method, together with its scalable franchise business model, has seen this fitness phenomenon explode across the globe, with over 3,000 franchises sold across 67 countries since 2013.

Work With Us

Not only is F45 Training a great place to work out, it’s also a great place to work! Make your living making an impact and put your passion to work. Whether you’re at a desk or on the studio floor, you can change lives every day as an ally and expert in training, IT, finance, management, operations, business development, marketing, and much more.

Join the F45 Training team to become part of dedicated crew of fun-loving fitness enthusiasts. We firmly believe in people laughing, collaborating and enjoying themselves. Above all, we’re extremely proud to be a part of what we are creating and sharing with the world.

Franchise Opportunities Available Now!
https://functionalinspiredtraining.com/franchising/

Founded2012
Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryWellness and Fitness Services
Location
Austin, Texas, United States

Top Benefits

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Complimentary membership to Apex Wellness Group studio locations

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