Group Fitness Coach

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

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