Job Title:
Fitness Coach
Job Summary:
Orangetheory Fitness is a trendsetting franchise fitness organization with over 1,500 locations globally. We are currently seeking industry leading Fitness Coaches who can bleed ORANGE by delivering an incredible workout experience using energy, passion, and commitment. Our Fitness Coaches are highly compensated and possess the ability to motivate multiple members in a group setting.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Deliver pre-designed workouts to diverse groups of up to 40 members
- Inspire, energize, and motivate clients throughout their sessions
- Educate members on how to reach their goals
- Ensure Member safety regarding heart rate and proper exercise technique
- Provide exercise options to accommodate various skill levels and needs
- Prepare to deliver the pre-designed workout prior to coaching block
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of each coaching block
- Welcome and guide first-time guests through studio orientation and their first Orangetheory class experience
- Conduct post-class consultations to discuss fitness goals and prescribe appropriate membership packages
- Close membership sales for first-time prospects through a consultative approach
- Perform studio cleaning guidelines provided by Head Coach at the end of each coaching block
- Complete/Attend the following monthly:
- Studio All Staff Meeting
- Studio Deep Clean
- Template Webinar
- Complete all OTF Mandatory Learning for Coaches
- Participate in 1 OTF community event per quarter
- Complete all new join and missed guest follow up phone calls and emails
- Attend regular fitness staff meetings and educational presentations (including quarterly workshops)
- Performs other assignments as requested.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of exercise science, anatomy, and physiology
- Proficiency in strength training, cardio conditioning, and functional fitness
- Skill in performing and demonstrating proper exercise techniques
- Ability to modify exercises for different fitness levels, injuries, or limitations
- Clear and effective verbal instruction during training sessions
- Ability to correct form and provide real-time feedback
- Strong motivational coaching to encourage client consistency and effort
- Ability to teach proper warm-up, cooldown, and recovery techniques
- Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with clients
- Active listening to understand client goals, concerns, and limitations
- Ability to communicate fitness concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way
- Professional and positive attitude when working with diverse clients
- Ability to retain clients through engagement and results-driven coaching
- Skill in setting realistic, measurable fitness goals with clients
Education & Experience:
- Experience in the fitness industry driving member-based results flexibility
- Must hold current fitness certification from an OTF approved certifying organization as well as CPR/AED
- Knowledge of physiology, exercise technique and body mechanics required
- Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills
- Desire to motivate clients is required along with outstanding communication and customer skills
- Must be able to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 75 lbs with assistance when needed
- Must possess a flexible and available schedule to coach early mornings, nights and weekends
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain physically active for extended periods (standing, walking, and moving throughout the day)
- Ability to demonstrate a wide range of exercises, including strength training, cardio, flexibility, and functional movements
- Capable of lifting, carrying, and moving fitness equipment, up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 75 lbs with assistance when needed
- Physical stamina to conduct multiple back-to-back training sessions without significant fatigue
- Ability to safely spot clients during resistance training and support proper form when necessary
- Good balance, coordination, and mobility to perform and demonstrate exercises correctly
- Tolerance for a fast-paced, high-energy environment with frequent movement throughout shifts
- Capability to respond quickly in emergency situations, including assisting clients if injury or distress occurs
- Maintain personal fitness level sufficient to effectively demonstrate exercises and serve as a role model
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.