One Academy is home for transformative group training, personal training, wellness services, and community-driven fitness. We combine elite coaching, innovative programming, and a high-energy environment to help our members achieve extraordinary results.
Our mission is to fill hearts with hope, bodies with strength, and minds with confidence. We encourage our members to break barriers, to take on new challenges, and push themselves towards feats of mental and physical strength they never thought possible.
We work as a community to make sure any goal is achievable- because we are stronger as one.
Every class at One Academy is built around purpose, performance, and progression — and we’re looking for passionate coaches to help us deliver that experience.
Role Overview
The Head Coach ( Part Time - Full Time) is the on-site leader responsible for coaching excellence, personal training growth, team development, and daily coaching operations at One Academy in Ottawa. This role combines hands-on coaching with strategic leadership and business accountability.
The Head Coach sets the standard for performance, develops the coaching team, drives personal training revenue, and ensures an exceptional member experience across all programs. This position requires a proactive, experienced leader who can independently manage both coaching delivery and operational execution.
Key Responsibilities
Coaching Excellence
- Deliver high-quality group fitness and personal training sessions
- Coach approximately 15+ classes per week
- Maintain 90%+ performance evaluation scores
- Execute all sessions in alignment with One Academy programming standards
- Foster an inclusive, motivating, and community-driven training environment
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Model professionalism, energy, and best-in-class coaching practices
Team Leadership & Development
- Mentor, support, and develop all coaches through regular feedback and development conversations
- Conduct weekly class observations and quarterly performance evaluations
- Lead onboarding and training of new coaches
- Facilitate coach meetings and ongoing education opportunities
- Create and manage performance development and improvement plans
- Maintain consistent communication through internal platforms and team meetings
Operations & Facility Management
- Oversee scheduling, staffing coverage, and daily coaching operations
- Manage class schedule updates and substitutions
- Ensure equipment readiness and facility standards
- Address operational or coverage issues promptly
- Maintain reporting, documentation, and administrative systems
- Attend leadership meetings and collaborate on projects and improvements
Strategy & Member Experience
- Ensure consistent execution of programming and coaching standards across all sessions
- Drive member engagement, retention, and community-building initiatives
- Serve as the primary liaison between the coaching team and leadership
- Contribute to location performance goals, KPIs, and growth strategies
Personal Training Growth & Client Management
- Own personal training revenue and growth targets for the location
- Manage all incoming PT leads, consultations, and onboarding
- Pair clients with appropriate coaches
- Track sessions, revenue, and performance metrics; provide weekly reports
- Mentor coaches on PT sales, programming quality, and client retention
- Oversee Trainerize programming standards and updates
Success in This Role Looks Like
- High-performing, aligned coaching team
- Strong class execution and member satisfaction
- Consistent membership and personal training revenue growth
- Organized operations with minimal oversight needed
- A positive, accountable, and energized coaching culture
Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience in group and/or personal training
- 2-5 years of management experience
- Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
- Strong knowledge of functional training, mobility, and strength & conditioning
- Industry-recognized certifications
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Business, sales, or operations experience
- Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree is required; education in Kinesiology, Business Management, or Exercise Science is preferred
- Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset
Why Join One Academy
- Clear leadership growth pathway
- High-performance coaching culture
- Ongoing professional development
- Strong community impact
- Competitive pay with increased earning potential
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, references, and certifications to:
Nick@oneacademylife.com
