Fitness Coach - Walnut Creek

Orangetheory Fitness; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 137,760; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay per class

Free Continued Education Credits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k and parental leave

Free access to all Orangetheory classes

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A leading fitness franchise is seeking a Fitness Coach in Walnut Creek. The role involves motivating members in workouts, ensuring proper exercise techniques, and helping them reach goals. Candidates should have a current fitness certification and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive pay range of $35 - $100 per class and includes benefits such as medical insurance and free fitness classes. Join a passionate team dedicated to inspiring others in their fitness journey.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics.
• 2 years of experience as a group or individual personal trainer preferred.
• Must commit to continuing education (10+ hours per year).

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate members through pre-defined workouts.
• Help members set and achieve fitness goals.
• Ensure correct exercise form and offer corrections.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Excellent customer service

Education

Current fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, NSCA, ACSM)

Current AED/CPR certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Future Opening: Fitness Coach - Walnut Creek

Job Title: Fitness Coach

Status: Hourly

Location: 94596

Company Description

West Coast Fitness is a leading franchisee of Orangetheory® Fitness with 45+ 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!

Led by highly skilled coaches, each Orangetheory workout incorporates endurance, strength, and power elements through a variety of equipment including treadmills, rowing machines, TRX Suspension Training®, free weights, and more. As a heart-rate-based total-body group workout, OTF combines science, coaching, and technology to guarantee maximum results from the inside out. The result is more energy, visible toning, and a supercharged metabolism for MORE caloric afterburn, MORE results, and MORE confidence, all to deliver you MORE LIFE.

Job Description

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

• Education: Hold and maintain a current fitness certification from an education company approved by Orangetheory Fitness: ACE, NASM, AFAA, NSCA, ACSM; current AED/CPR certificate; 10+ hours per year in continuing education units outside of OTF curriculum
• Knowledge + Experience: 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
• Soft Skills: 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. 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.

AAP/EEO Statement: 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.

BENEFITS

• Competitive per class rate; free Continued Education Credits (CEC’s); free AED/CPR certification; Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; FSA/HSA; 401k, parental 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
• Community of passionate, collaborative staff and members; clean and sanitized studio environment; ability to create your own playlist and individualize your class atmosphere; flexible schedules; fitness casual dress‑code

Pay: $35 - $100 per class; Compensation: $35.00 - $100.00 per hour