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Fitness coach requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in fitness coach job postings.
Sample fitness coach requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field.
  • Certification from an accredited organization (e.g. ACE, NSCA, etc.)
  • Current CPR/AED certification.
  • Demonstrated experience in a fitness setting.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Sample required fitness coach soft skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to motivate and encourage clients.
  • Flexibility in adapting to different client needs.
  • Patience and empathy.

Fitness coach job description example 1

Workout Anytime fitness coach job description

NOW HIRING PERSONAL TRAINERS AND SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTORS!
Rome
NOW HIRING personal trainers to work in our new and existing clubs one of the fastest-growing Fitness Franchise on the planet, Workout Anytime! We are hiring in an established location in Rome ! This is a unique and powerful opportunity if you have the desire to build a CAREER in Fitness! If you are a TEAM player and you are looking for an opportunity for advancement…. READ ON! This is an AMAZING opportunity FOR YOU to work for a RESULTS FOCUSED organization with over 20 years of experience in building and growing personal training clientele inside a supporting fitness club that will assist you to build your schedule!


Candidate Requirements:
  • NATIONALLY CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS (ACE, ISSA, NASM, etc.) PREFERRED
  • OUTGOING PERSONALITY
  • EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
  • ENJOYS INTERACTING WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF PEOPLE
  • PASSION FOR FITNESS AND CHANGING LIVES
  • MOTIVATED ENTREPRENEUR WHO IS A TEAM PLAYER
  • EXPERIENCE AND/OR RELATED DEGREES ARE ENCOURAGED BUT ON THE JOB TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED
  • SALES BACKGROUND IS A PLUS!
We are looking for candidates who are PASSIONATE about fitness and helping others achieve their goals. We are interested in hardworking and committed individuals who can thrive in a team environment and want to build a solid career in changing lives! The customer service of a Workout Anytime trainer must be absolutely outstanding! We are not only taking these individuals through one-on-one training, but we are also teaching them to implement HIT cardio, weight training and a whole food nutritional program to provide consistently amazing results! We are VERY passionate about helping our clients achieve any and all of their goals in a healthy and effective way. Our entire TEAM of trainers will work together to provide support and a cheering section for each client. If you are selected to join the Workout Anytime team in your area you will be trained on our training philosophies and how to implement our nutritional program with your clientele. ***Future promotional opportunities will be available to those who demonstrate excellence and leadership capabilities***
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Fitness coach job description example 2

Orangetheory Fitness fitness coach 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 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: NSCA, ACE, ACSM, AFAA, and NASM

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.

Acknowledgement *

I understand that I am applying for a position with an employer that is an independently owned and operated Orangetheory® Fitness franchisee, not the franchisor, OTF Franchisor, LLC or any of its affiliates (OTFF). With respect to any position with a franchisee, I understand and agree that any information I provide in this application will be submitted directly to the independent franchisee, who is solely responsible for all employment related matters in their studio. This means, among other things, that the independent franchisee is solely responsible for and unilaterally makes all decisions concerning my employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. OTFF will not receive a copy of my application, will have no control over whether I receive an interview and/or am ultimately hired, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees, and does not employ independent franchisee’s employees. If I am hired to work at an independent franchisee’s studio, the independent franchisee, and not OTFF, will be my employer. By submitting my application and resume, I am confirming that I am agreeing and consenting to the foregoing.

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Fitness coach job description example 3

THE MAX Challenge fitness coach job description

If this sounds like you, then keep reading. THE MAX Challenge is looking for a group fitness instructor to lead & motivate our members through 45-minute workouts, and provide nutritional support in alignment with our program. We're looking for individuals who lead through their actions and are seeking a connected team environment.


As a MAX Group Fitness Instructor, you can expect to perform the following duties:

  • Role model leadership behavior, attitude, and culture
  • Lead and motivate members through 45-minute workouts (Cardio, Strength, HIIT, Cardio Kickboxing)
  • Ensure members are using correct form and offering modifications where needed
  • Help members set and achieve goals (and celebrate their success!)
  • Coach members through THE MAX Challenge nutrition program
  • Exhibit preparedness and dependability
  • Demonstrate the true spirit of THE MAX Challenge - You're fun, supportive, upbeat, and positive

Additionally, you meet the following requirements:

  • AED/CPR certified
  • Minimum group fitness training experience of 1-3 years
  • Excellent leadership, coaching and motivation skills
  • Basic understanding of nutrition (nutrition and/or health coaching certification is a plus, but not required)

Schedule :

  • Part Time-Flexible
  • Classes are Monday-Friday – occasional weekends requested, but not required

About Us

THE MAX Challenge combines energizing fitness classes, proven nutritional counseling, and continuous motivation to help our members make lasting changes to their health, appearance, and fitness level in just 10 weeks!

Over our 10-year history, we have helped transform the lives of tens of thousands of members nationwide. Our members have made incredible physical transformations, but more importantly, they've transformed their mindset, and often find the courage to go after goals and dreams they never thought possible. Our group fitness coaches play an integral role in our members' successes.

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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