Lauren McDaniel
Aurora
Summary
Dedicated Orangetheory Fitness Head Coach with 3+ years of experience leading high-performing studio classes. Passion for teaching and expert in knowledge in heart-rate based training, KPI tracking, and member onboarding. Teachable to transition into a Franchise Fitness Consultant role to mentor other studios leaders
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach/Assistant Studio Manager
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2023 - Current
- Drive studio membership retention and performance
- Drive studio sales, booking, and closing
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging promotional events, driving community involvement
- Manage administration, scheduling and support for all classes
- Support events Community Outreach
- Led team of 4 coaches in delivering high-quality fitness sessions aligned with company standards.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2021 - Current
- Coached over 3700 Classes
- Lead 60 minute group class in positive and engaging environment delivering scientifically pre-designed workouts while creating relationships with members
- Observe body mechanics and provide corrective feedback and or give options (Connect, Correct, Customize)
- Maintain current certifications
- Attend studio events both in studio and out
Sales Associate
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2018 - Current
- Greeting everyone entering the studio with high energy and enthusiasm, welcoming all
- Implemented effective sales techniques to boost membership enrollment and revenue generation.
- Following with prospective clients 30-40 point of contact via phone, email or text
- Giving high quality customer service to over 500 members needing support
- Help maintain a clean, organized working environment
- Connect with members greeting them by name and engage in conversations
Early Childhood Educator Facilitator
Aurora Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Manage classroom of three to five-year old’s’ helping children enter kindergarten with confidence class size 8-16
- Participate in trainings to better area of expertise
- Connect with families, work with teams to help children’s environment and classroom instructions
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to enhance children's cognitive and social development.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing learning environment that promoted emotional growth and positive behavior.
Early Childhood Educator Group Lead Instructor
Cherry Creek School District
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Manage classroom of three to five-year old’s’ helping children enter kindergarten with confidence
- Create weekly plans to stimulate and encourage proper growth at each child’s developmental level
- Connect with parents to insure children were receiving a fabulous education and having fun
- Developed assessment tools to monitor 16 students' progress and tailor instructional strategies accordingly.
Child Center Supervisor/Aqua Aerobics Instructor
LifeTime Fitness
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Help create and maintain positive relationships with members with the highest quality of customer service
- Creates professional relationship while teaching and instructing the adult members class
- Supervised staff of 2-10 employees, ensuring staff upheld the LifeTime Fitness nationwide vision and mission
Education
Director Of Early Childhood Education - Physical Education & Kinesiology with a Concentration in Teaching
Cal Poly State University
San Luis Obispo, CA01-1998
Associate of Science - Physical Education & Kinesiology with a Concentration in Teaching
Cal Poly State University
San Luis Obispo, CA01-1998
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA01-1995
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Proficient in Mindbody Site
- Web navigation skills
- Accurate data entry
- Team management
- Training and coaching
- Motivational leadership style
- Recruiting
Certification
- ACE Group Fitness Certification 2021 (Current, expires 9/2027)
- OTFit Pro Coach Certification 2025
- OTFit Facilitator Training 2026
- Child and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED Certified, American Red Cross (current, expires 7/2026)
Timeline
Head Coach/Assistant Studio Manager
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2023 - Current
Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Educator Facilitator
Aurora Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2018 - Current
Early Childhood Educator Group Lead Instructor
Cherry Creek School District
01.2012 - 01.2013
Child Center Supervisor/Aqua Aerobics Instructor
LifeTime Fitness
01.2009 - 01.2012
Director Of Early Childhood Education - Physical Education & Kinesiology with a Concentration in Teaching
Cal Poly State University
Associate of Science - Physical Education & Kinesiology with a Concentration in Teaching
Cal Poly State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Diablo Valley College