Cycle Instructor

Life Time • Vernon Hills, IL

3d

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor provides engaging, educational, and entertaining group fitness instruction in a safe environment, promotes fitness and positive self-esteem, and serves as a fitness resource for class participants. The instructor builds positive relationships with members to encourage continued attendance, meets daily class attendance goals, and promotes Life Time programs, products, and services. Instructors may teach a variety of group fitness formats, including strength, cardio, boxing/kickboxing, barre, cycle, dance, yoga, active-aging, and small-group training classes. Cycle formats include AMP, which synchronizes choreographed movement to music; EDG, which combines music, metrics, technology, and coached performance; and PWR, which emphasizes athletic endurance, progression, and individualized potential on the bike.

The role includes teaching challenging and entertaining classes, helping participants exercise with correct form, offering alternative movements, answering questions, and maintaining an organized studio. Instructors provide appropriate, motivating music and encourage participation in Life Time classes and offerings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of fitness instructor work experience.
• CPR/AED certification.
• At least one group exercise certification from NASM, ACE, AFAA, or AEA.
• Ability to perform aerobic activity for the duration of a class, potentially including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, running, crawling, and kneeling.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform exercises specific to the assigned class.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with class participants by teaching challenging and entertaining classes.
• Educate participants on correct form and alternative movements during fitness routines.
• Listen attentively to members, answer questions, and engage in conversation before and after classes.
• Clean and organize the studio space after each class.
• Provide current music that entertains and motivates while ensuring appropriate language.
• Promote Life Time promotions, programs, products, and services, with a particular focus on encouraging participation in Life Time classes.
• Meet daily class attendance goals.

Benefits

• Fully subsidized membership.
• Discounts on Life Time products and services.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match for team members age 21 and older.
• Training and professional development.
• Paid sick leave where required by law.
• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans; parental leave and adoption assistance; paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave; and a deferred compensation plan if income requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED