Fitness Coach

Orangetheory Fitness; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Free studio membership

Job summary

A leading fitness studio in Centerville is seeking high-energy certified fitness Coaches to lead coach-driven, science-backed workouts. This role involves motivating members, providing real-time corrections, and creating an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant personal training certifications and a commitment to continuous education. Competitive pay structure and growth opportunities provided. If you are a natural motivator who genuinely cares about people, this is your chance to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Must have a current NCCA-approved personal training certification or ability to obtain it.
• Commit to maintaining required continuing education for certifications.
• Ability to coach multiple classes weekly.
• Ability to complete Orangetheory coach training, obtain certification and maintaining requirements.
• Ability to coach back-to-back classes multiple times per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate members through pre-defined workouts.
• Help members achieve meaningful goals.
• Provide real-time form corrections.
• Educate members on heart-rate-based training.
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment (treadmills, rowers, TRX, dumbbells, BOSU, bands, medicine balls).
• Create an inclusive, high-energy class environment.
• Understand the science behind our workouts and how we stand apart.
• Follow up with members after class to offer support and build community.

Skills

Motivating members

Strong communication

Leadership

Understanding of exercise physiology

Public speaking

Education

Current NCCA-approved personal training certification

Current CPR/AED certification

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Fitness Coach

Orangetheory Fitness – Centerville

Pay Per Class | Part-Time | Leadership Development

Be Fit. Change Lives. Build a Career.

Orangetheory Fitness Centerville is looking for high-energy, certified fitness Coaches to lead our coach-driven, science-backed, technology-tracked workouts.

This is not just a “run the workout” role. This is leadership. Presence. Impact.

If you can command a room, coach with purpose, and genuinely connect with people — keep reading.

What We Offer

• Compensation That Grows With You
  • Pay per class
  • Pay includes base rate PLUS tier bonuses
    • Coaching tier
    • Class attendance
• Development Track
  • Pay increase with advancement
  • Clear leadership development path
• Training & Mentorship
  • Paid onboarding
  • Train alongside a team with years of fitness experience
  • Ongoing continuing education support
• Studio Perks
  • Free studio membership
  • Product discounts
  • Fitness-casual dress code
  • Ability to create your own playlists and class vibe
  • Be part of a TEAM and COMMUNITY

Day in the Life of a Fitness Coach

You are the leader of the hour.

You will

• Lead and motivate members through pre-defined workouts
• Help members set and achieve meaningful goals
• Provide real-time form corrections and modifications
• Educate members on heart-rate-based training
• Demonstrate proper use of all equipment (treadmills, rowers, TRX, dumbbells, BOSU, bands, medicine balls, etc.)
• Create an inclusive, high-energy class environment
• Understand the science behind our workouts — and how we stand apart
• Follow-up with members and guests post class to offer support and build community

Our coaches don’t just count reps. They build confidence, community and relationships.

Requirements

• Current NCCA-approved personal training certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, NSCA, ACSM, ISSA) or ability to obtain prior to company specific training
• Current CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain prior to company specific training)
• Commitment to maintaining continuing education requirements for all required certifications
• Ability to complete Orangetheory specific coach training, obtain certification and maintaining continuing requirements
• Ability to coach back-to-back classes multiple times per week

Ideal Experience

• 2+ years of group fitness/training or personal training preferred
• Intermediate understanding of exercise physiology and body mechanics
• Functional knowledge of heart-rate-based training

Who Thrives Here

• Natural motivators
• Strong communicators
• High-energy leaders
• Team players
• Coaches who genuinely care about people

If you can connect, inspire, and hold a room accountable — you’ll thrive here.

About Orangetheory Fitness

Orangetheory is a 1-hour, full-body heart rate zone and strength training workout that delivers a more personalized, coach-led experience in a group setting. Our workouts are designed to:

• Boost metabolism
• Burn fat and calories
• Build strength
• Improve overall fitness
• Increase confidence

It’s science-backed. It’s measurable. It works.

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team and culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Additional Information

Other Duties: As a growing studio, responsibilities may evolve to support the success of the team and our members. This description is not a complete list of all duties, and responsibilities may change as business needs shift.

Apply today. Let’s build something powerful in Centerville.

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