Orangetheory Fitness Head Coach

September 26, 2026

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Job Description Job Description ORANGETHEORY FITNESS BROOKLYN, BAY RIDGE IS HIRING FOR FITNESS COACHES. Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) is a hot group personal training concept that is spreading like wildfire across the globe. This intense interval-based cardio and strength training program, backed by the science of target zone heart-rate monitoring, has been featured in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and is touted as the 'best one hour workout in the country,' whereby participants of all different ability levels burn up to 500 to 1000 calories in a 60 minute session. This workout helps build strength, increase energy, surpass workout plateaus, and tone and shape your body like nothing else. Be a part of TEAM OTF BROOKLYN/QUEENS! Orangetheory Fitness Bay Ridge (7821 3rd Ave Brooklyn, New York 11209), Orangetheory Fitness Astoria (31-57 31st St Astoria, NY 11106), Orangetheory Fitness Long Island City (21-10 44th Drive Queens, NY 11101), Orangetheory Fitness Ditmars (22-56 31st St Queens, NY 11105), Orangetheory Fitness Park Slope (248 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217), Orangetheory Fitness Brooklyn Heights (186 Montague St Brooklyn, NY 11201) and Orangetheory Fitness Williamsburg (157 Kent Ave Brooklyn, NY 11249) are ALL open and we are looking for Coaches to join the family. It will be a high-energy, health conscious environment focused on making positive and meaningful differences in the lives of people in our community. Are you in?! JOB DESCRIPTION Skills/Qualifications: Must hold a current fitness certification from an OTF approved education company such as ACE (American Council on Exercise), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America), NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association), NCSF (National Council on Strength & Fitness), & ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Must have current CPR/AED certification. Must have 1+ years of professional experience teaching groups and/or personal training in the fitness industry. Must have intermediate level knowledge of physiology, exercise technique and body mechanics Must be flexible and willing to work weekends when needed and as requested by your Studio Manager and/or Head Coach. Experience: Personal trainer/group fitness instructor: 1 year (Required) Responsibilities: The OTF Group Fitness Instructor is a certified personal trainer and will lead up to 45 participants through OTF-specific group training Responsible for creating positive, high energy, OTF training sessions. Responsible for building OTF attendance and retaining current clientele. Attend monthly fitness staff meetings Orangetheory Fitness offers competitive compensation and a top-notch working environment. If you are interested in learning about the opportunity to get involved in more detail, please reply with your resume and which location you are interested in. Location: Brooklyn, NY (Preferred) Queens, NY (Preferred) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: From $50.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Sick Pay Parental leave Professional development assistance Schedule: Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability Supplemental pay types: Commission pay Experience: Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) Group fitness: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person

Required qualifications:

Current fitness certification from an OTF approved education company such as ACE, NASM, AFAA, NSCA, NCSF, & ACSM
Current CPR/AED certification
1+ years of professional experience teaching groups and/or personal training in the fitness industry

Desired qualifications:

Experience teaching groups and/or personal training in the fitness industry
Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics

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