Personal Trainer

Orangetheory • Highland Park, IL

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About The Position

Orangetheory Fitness is seeking personal trainers and group fitness instructors to lead coach-inspired, science-backed, technology-tracked workouts. Coaches lead members through one-hour, full-body heart-rate zone and strength-training sessions in a group setting, helping them improve their fitness through personalized coaching and performance tracking.

The role involves motivating members, supporting them in setting and achieving goals, correcting exercise form, and demonstrating workout equipment. Coaches are expected to understand the science behind Orangetheory’s workouts and heart-rate-focused training, maintain a clean and organized fitness space, and build meaningful relationships with members.

Compensation is listed as $30–$70 per hour/session, including base pay, commission, and bonuses for certified personal trainers. Additional incentives may include customer and employee referrals and performance reviews with potential pay increases. The company also describes paid leave, wellness resources, employee and product discounts, and a free studio membership.

Requirements

• A national fitness certification such as NASM, ACE, ISSA, or an NCCA-accredited equivalent, or the ability to obtain one.
• AED/CPR certification.
• Ability to genuinely connect with and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate members through pre-defined workouts.
• Help members set and achieve their fitness goals.
• Ensure members use correct exercise form and provide corrections when needed.
• Understand the science behind Orangetheory workouts and heart-rate-focused training programs, and stay aware of competing offerings.
• Know how to use and demonstrate every piece of equipment used in workouts.
• Keep the fitness space clean and organized for members and coworkers.
• Engage with members and build meaningful relationships.

Benefits

• Paid time off or paid leave
• Wellness resources
• Free studio membership
• Product and employee discounts, including a 25% discount on full-price Lululemon items
• Commission and bonuses
• Referral cash incentives
• Performance reviews with potential pay increases
• Training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed