Fitness Coach - Walnut Creek

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k

Free access to Orangetheory classes

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A leading fitness franchise is seeking Fitness Coaches for its Walnut Creek location. You will lead high-energy workouts, motivate members, and ensure their safety throughout classes. This role requires a current fitness certification and at least 2 years of experience in personal training. Competitive pay ranging from $35 to $100 per class, along with benefits like medical insurance and fitness class access. Join a collaborative environment that emphasizes positive energy and member engagement.

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain a fitness certification from an accredited organization.
• 2 years of experience as a group or individual personal trainer preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology and exercise technique required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate members through pre-defined workouts.
• Help members set and achieve fitness goals.
• Coach a minimum of 8 classes per week.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Excellent customer service

Multitasking

Education

Current fitness certification

Current AED/CPR certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Fitness Coach - Walnut Creek

Company: West Coast Fitness LLC

Location: 94596

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 focus on our amazing and talented team and emphasize 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 intentionally, and continue to expand our reach; many of our original teams are still with us today!

About Orangetheory Fitness

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 last Burpee and know when to hold back to ensure workouts are safe and effective. If that sounds like you, OTF is looking for Fitness Coaches to lead our coach‑inspired, science‑backed, and technology‑tracked workouts. We need coaches who can make our members feel welcome and that they’re an integral part of the hour you spend together, whose positive energy stays with a member long after they’ve left the studio, and who look forward to the next class.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate members through pre‑defined workouts.
• Help members set and achieve goals.
• Ensure members use correct form and offer corrections when necessary.
• Understand the science behind our workouts, especially heart‑rate‑focused training programs, and stay aware of competitor offerings.
• Be a team player and collaborate with studio staff.
• Coach a minimum of 8 classes per week.
• Immerse yourself in studio culture and embody our values.

Qualifications

• Education: Hold and maintain a current fitness certification from an accredited organization approved by Orangetheory Fitness (ACE, NASM, AFAA, NSCA, ACSM, ISSA); current AED/CPR certificate; 10+ hours per year of continuing education 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 multitask; 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; they are 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, parental leave, PTO, Covid sick pay.
• Free access to all Orangetheory classes nationwide; deep discounts on all OTF retail and technology; 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.

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.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type

Part- or Full‑time, on‑site

Pay

On average, $35 – $100 per class (standard hourly + class tier pay)