Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Employee discounts
Training & development
Position Overview
OTF is looking for Fitness Coaches to lead our coach-inspired, science-backed, and technology-tracked workouts.
We Offer:
Compensation: Listed pay of $25 to $65 per session includes base pay + bonuses for certified personal trainers.
Direct Career Track: Six-month track to become a Head Fitness Coach with pay increase.
Perks: Paid training alongside a team with a combined 20+ years of fitness experience as well as bonuses based on performance.
Flexible Scheduling: Unexpected daycare needs? Mid-week appointments? We understand you have a life outside of work!
Studio Membership and Discounts: Access a free Studio Membership and product discounts.
Position Summary The Fitness Coach is responsible for delivering exceptional, science-backed group fitness experiences that inspire members to perform at their best. This role leads high-energy Orangetheory classes, provides individualized coaching support, ensures member safety, and creates a motivating environment that drives member engagement, results, and retention.
The ideal coach is knowledgeable, energetic, highly engaging, and passionate about helping members achieve meaningful progress through expert coaching and connection.
Key Responsibilities
Class Coaching & Delivery
Lead dynamic, high-energy Orangetheory group fitness classes in alignment with brand programming and coaching standards
Deliver clear, motivating, and effective instruction throughout all class formats
Coach members through treadmill, rowing, and floor-based strength training exercises
Demonstrate proper exercise form, movement mechanics, and safe modifications
Provide individualized attention to ensure all members are challenged appropriately based on fitness level
Create a motivating and inclusive atmosphere that energizes members and drives performance
Member Support & Engagement
Build authentic relationships with members to foster trust, accountability, and long-term retention
Provide encouragement, feedback, and coaching adjustments during class
Help members understand heart rate-based interval training and the Orangetheory methodology
Support members in setting and working toward individual fitness goals
Celebrate member milestones, benchmark achievements, and progress
Safety & Coaching Excellence
Prioritize member safety through proper movement instruction, correction, and modifications
Monitor member form and effort throughout class to ensure safe execution
Maintain current knowledge of exercise science, programming principles, and coaching best practices
Ensure all coaching aligns with Orangetheory brand standards and workout design
Respond professionally and confidently to member fitness questions and concerns
Studio Operations Support
Arrive prepared and ready to coach with professionalism and energy
Ensure workout floor setup and equipment readiness before class
Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and professional studio environment
Support smooth class transitions and overall studio flow
Communicate effectively with front desk staff and studio leadership
Brand Representation
Represent the Orangetheory brand with professionalism, enthusiasm, and positivity
Serve as a motivating ambassador of fitness and healthy living
Contribute to a strong studio culture through reliability, teamwork, and member-first service
Performance Expectations
Fitness Coaches are expected to:
Deliver consistently exceptional member experiences every class
Maintain strong class energy, engagement, and coach presence
Build meaningful member relationships
Demonstrate expert fitness knowledge and professionalism
Show reliability, punctuality, and accountability
Qualifications
Current nationally recognized group fitness and/or personal training certification
CPR/AED certification
Strong knowledge of exercise physiology, movement mechanics, and coaching principles
Excellent communication and motivational coaching skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy team environment
Role Summary
The Fitness Coach is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and inspiring workouts that empower members to achieve results, while creating the high-energy, supportive experience that defines Orangetheory Fitness.
Orangetheory Fitness - Hiring Steps
24 hours from now: Phone call
48 hours from now: Team interview
Five days from now: Offer letter
*Must be willing to coach 6 to 8 classes per week including weekends
Mondays: 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm & 7pm
Wednesday: 4:30pm, 5:45pm & 7pm
Friday: 3:15pm & 4:30pm
Saturdays: 7:15am, 8:30am, 9:45am, 11am
Acknowledgement *
I understand that I am applying for a position with an employer that is an independently owned and operated Orangetheory® Fitness franchisee, not the franchisor, OTF Franchisor, LLC or any of its affiliates (OTFF). With respect to any position with a franchisee, I understand and agree that any information I provide in this application will be submitted directly to the independent franchisee, who is solely responsible for all employment related matters in their studio. This means, among other things, that the independent franchisee is solely responsible for and unilaterally makes all decisions concerning my employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. OTFF will not receive a copy of my application, will have no control over whether I receive an interview and/or am ultimately hired, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees, and does not employ independent franchisee’s employees. If I am hired to work at an independent franchisee’s studio, the independent franchisee, and not OTFF, will be my employer. By submitting my application and resume, I am confirming that I am agreeing and consenting to the foregoing.
Orangetheory values your privacy, so we want to keep you informed as to how your personal information is handled. With respect to the personal information you provided in this application, that information will be submitted directly to the independent franchisee, who is solely responsible for all privacy and data protection matters related to their studio. For any inquiries regarding how the independent franchisee may collect and process your personal information, please refer to that franchisee’s privacy policy or contact them directly. For all other information about how the franchisor, OTF Franchisor, LLC or any of its affiliates (OTFF), may collect and process personal information, please https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/privacy-policy.