Fitness Coach - Fairfield

About the role

Be fit. Change lives. Have fun. If you're reading this, you're probably a committed fitness professional who wants to inspire others to work hard to be the best they can be. You know how to motivate to get that one last Burpee and know when to hold back to be sure workouts are safe and effective. If that sounds like you, then keep reading because OTF is looking for Fitness Coaches to lead our coach-inspired, science-backed, and technology-tracked workouts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating members through pre-defined workouts
• Helping members set and achieve goals
• Making sure members are using the correct form and offering corrections if they aren't
• Understanding the science behind our workouts specifically, heart-rate-focused training programs in general, and being aware of what the competition is doing
• Being a team player
• Availability to coach a minimum of 8 classes/week
• Willingness to immerse yourself in studio culture

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain a current fitness certification from an education company approved by Orangetheory Fitness: ACE, NASM, AFAA, NSCA, ACSM, ISSA; current AED/CPR certificate; 10+ hours per year in continuing education units outside of OTF curriculum
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics; functional understanding of heart rate-based training
• 2 years of experience as a group or individual personal trainer preferred
• Microsoft Office and Outlook a plus
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills; ability to multi-task; excellent customer service skills; team player mindset

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to signal, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Fitness Coaches are leaders of the Orangetheory workouts. This requires them to be on their feet leading and instructing members for the entirety of the workout. In the weight room, coaches must demonstrate all exercises for members, which can involve Bosu trainers, medicine balls, dumbbells, TRX, mini bands or other fitness equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive per class rate
• Free Continued Education Credits (CECs)
• Free AED/CPR certification
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA
• 401k
• Parenthood leave
• PTO
• Covid sick pay
• Free access to all Orangetheory classes at (nearly) any studio nationwide
• Deep discounts on all OTF retail and technology (see now at shoporangetheory.com)
• Opportunities for career growth
• Clean and sanitized studio environment
• Ability to create your own playlist and individualize your class atmosphere
• Flexible schedules
• Fitness casual dress-code

Company Description

West Coast Fitness is a leading franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness with 50+ studios in Los Angeles, San Francisco's Bay area, Sacramento, and Ohio. Our mission is to lead, support, and inspire the Orange Passion. We do this by focusing on our amazing and talented team and emphasizing the 3 Cs of Success - Clarity, Communication, and Collaboration. We strive to grow future leaders with an atmosphere of inclusivity, enthusiasm, and empathy. Established in Los Angeles, CA, in 2014, WCF prides itself on building teams that break records, innovate with intention, and continue to expand our reach many of our original teams are still with us today!

Pay & Schedule

On average, $30 - $80/class (standard hourly + class tier pay)

Schedule

Part- or Full-time, on-site

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.