Group Fitness Coach – Strength & Conditioning (GTX)

Life Time Inc. • Ocotillo, CA

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About The Position

Life Time is seeking passionate, certified fitness professionals to deliver its Signature Group Training formats. Coaches lead high-energy, results-driven programming that reflects their chosen format and fosters member community and belonging. Opportunities include Ultra Fit sprint-based conditioning; Alpha Strength Olympic lifting and strength coaching; Alpha Conditioning and GTX group strength and cardio; CTR athletic Reformer training; and MB360 mind-body mobility and conditioning. Each format has distinct coaching and experience expectations, ranging from sprint biomechanics or Olympic lifting credentials to Reformer Pilates or yoga, mobility, and strength backgrounds.

Coaches provide safe and inspiring workouts, adapt instruction for different fitness levels, and create an inclusive group environment. They maintain a professional training space, promote Life Time’s Signature programming and brand culture, and participate in brand training, teach-backs, and ongoing coaching development. Life Time describes itself as committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR/AED certification.
• At least one nationally recognized certification related to the chosen format.
• At least 1 year of teaching or coaching experience in the area of expertise.
• Ability to physically demonstrate and effectively teach the chosen format.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Format-specific requirements may include sprint coaching and sprinting biomechanics for Ultra Fit; an Olympic lifting certification (USAW L1, CF-L1, or equivalent) for Alpha Strength; strong leadership presence and ability to coach across fitness levels for Alpha Conditioning and GTX; Reformer Pilates experience or certification for CTR; or a background in yoga, mobility, and/or strength training for MB360.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Experience teaching across multiple fitness modalities.
• Familiarity with heart rate training tools and performance data coaching.
• Proven ability to build strong member relationships and community engagement.
• Experience leading group-based athletic conditioning classes for Ultra Fit.
• Experience with goal-oriented athlete development and periodized programming for Alpha Strength.
• Experience in bootcamp-style formats and heart rate-based training for Alpha Conditioning and GTX.
• Background in Barre, Yoga Sculpt, Warrior Sculpt, Pilates Mat Fusion, or rhythm-based fitness formats for CTR.
• Strong motivational presence; experience as a yoga teacher or in yoga sculpt, barre, or fitness instruction for MB360.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and inspiring workouts specific to the selected Signature format.
• Provide coaching cues, progressions, and modifications for participants at all fitness levels.
• Create a motivating, inclusive, high-energy group environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training space.
• Promote Life Time’s Signature programming and brand culture.
• Participate in brand trainings, teach-backs, and ongoing coaching development.
• Physically demonstrate and effectively teach the selected format.

What This Job Offers

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