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OTF Group Fitness Coach

Orangetheory Fitness

Washington, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2026

💰 R$150,000/yr(R$60,000/yr – R$150,000/yr)

About the role

Benefits:

Free uniforms
Training & development
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule

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 more 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. We are looking for coaches who can make our members feel welcome, and that they’re an integral part of the hour you spend together. Coaches whose positive energy stays with a member long after they’ve left the studio, and they find themselves counting the hours till their next workout.

Well, now’s your chance to join Orangetheory and start leading the best 1-hour full-body group workout. We’re hiring and here’s what you need to know about working in a company that exudes positivity, passion, expertise and growth.

As a Fitness Coach you can expect to perform the following duties:

Leading and motivating members through pre-defined workouts
Helping members set and achieve goals
Making sure members are using 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
Knowing how to use and demonstrate usage for every piece of equipment utilized in every workout
Being a team player

Additionally, you’ll need to meet these requirements:

Being AED/CPR certified
Hold and maintain a current fitness certification from an education company approved by Orangetheory Fitness (one of the below):
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  - ACE CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
  - ACE GFI (Group Fitness Instructor)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  - ACSM CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
  - ACSM GEI (Group Exercise Instructor)
  - ACSM EP (Certified Exercise Physiologist)
- Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
  - AFAA GFI (Group Fitness Instructor)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  - NASM CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
- National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
  - NCSF CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
- National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  - NSCA CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
  - NSCA CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
- International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
  - ISSA CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)

Specific job duties and selection requirements vary between Orangetheory studio locations and more details can be provided by the studio’s hiring manager if you are selected to move forward in the interview process.

Compensation: $30.00 - $75.00 per hour

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About Us

Orangetheory is a science-based, full-body workout that uses technology to measure performance so members can prove they are improving. In a 60-minute class, led by a highly trained and certified coach, members target at least twelve minutes in the Orange Zone to raise their heart rate and charge up metabolism. The result is an increase in calorie burn post-workout, backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). After twelve minutes of hard work in the Orange Zone, your body burns additional calories as you recover over the next 24 hours.

Our Philosophy

For us, physical fitness transcends weight loss and bikini season. Fitness is a way of life -- in fact, our brand purpose is to help people live longer, more vibrant lives. When we help our members to put in the work at our studios, they will experience benefits in their day-to-day. They will be physically stronger, but beyond that, they will notice improvements to their mood, cognition, sleep, and overall happiness and quality of life. This workout actually changes your body at the cellular level and has been known to help members through disease, chronic illness, depression, and even heartbreak and the loss of loved ones. They’ll simply have the energy to play with their grandchildren, run a 5K, or go hiking. When we can help our members to take care o