Fitness Coach - West Chester

Wecofit; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fitness franchise is seeking Fitness Coaches to lead engaging, science-backed workouts. Ideal candidates will have a fitness certification, experience in personal training, and strong communication skills. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, a supportive community of fitness professionals, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Join our team to inspire and change lives through fitness!

Benefits

Competitive per class rate

Free Continuing Education Credits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k options

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a group or individual personal trainer preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics.
• Functional understanding of heart rate-based training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team player mindset

Education

Current fitness certification from an approved organization

AED/CPR certificate

10+ hours of continuing education per year

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Fitness Coach - West Chester

Direct Supervisor: Head Coach

Status: Hourly non-exempt

Location: 45069

Company Description
West Coast Fitness

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!

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 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. 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 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.

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, ISSA; 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. 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

• Make a Living: 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
• Live Even Better: 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
• That Studio Life: 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.

Job Type: Part- or Full-time, on-site

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