Fitness Coach

At CrossFit Downtown Santa Ana (CFDTSA), we're looking for a passionate, motivated, and community-focused CrossFit Coach to join our team. This role is about much more than leading workouts; it's about creating an environment where members feel welcomed, challenged, supported, and inspired every day they walk through our doors. Our coaches play a vital role in building relationships, developing athletes of all fitness levels, and fostering a positive culture that reflects our mission of helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident. If you love coaching, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a team that values excellence, professionalism, and community, we'd love to meet you.

• Coach CrossFit group classes in a safe, engaging, and professional manner.
• Provide movement demonstrations, scaling options, and individualized coaching to athletes of all experience levels.
• Ensure proper movement mechanics and maintain a safe training environment.
• Build genuine relationships with members and create an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere.
• Arrive prepared for each class, including setup and cleanup of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional facility.
• Encourage member accountability, attendance, and long-term success.
• Assist with onboarding and integrating new members into the community.
• Support gym events, competitions, specialty programs, and community activities.
• Communicate effectively with the coaching staff and management.
• Represent CFDTSA with professionalism both inside and outside the gym.
• Continue developing coaching knowledge through ongoing education and professional growth.

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) or willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• CPR/AED Certification (or ability to obtain before employment).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for health, fitness, and helping others succeed.
• Ability to coach athletes of varying ages, abilities, and fitness levels.
• Positive attitude with a team-first mentality.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2).
• Previous CrossFit or group fitness coaching experience.
• Experience with Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and endurance coaching.
• Personal training certification (NSCA, NASM, ACE, ACSM, etc.).
• Experience with nutrition coaching or lifestyle coaching.
• First Aid certification.
• Comfortable using gym management software (such as Wodify) and basic technology.
• Ability to coach specialty classes (Olympic lifting, gymnastics, endurance, strength, beginners, etc.).

We value character just as much as credentials. If you're passionate about coaching, committed to continual learning, and excited to make a lasting impact on people's lives, we encourage you to apply.