Group Fitness Instructor
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 the identity of their chosen format and fosters community and belonging. Available formats include sprint-based conditioning, Olympic lifting and strength coaching, group strength and cardio, athletic Reformer training, and mind-body mobility and conditioning. Instructors provide safe and effective workouts, coach participants of varying fitness levels, and maintain an inclusive, motivating group environment. They also maintain a professional training space, promote Life Time’s Signature programming and brand culture, and participate in brand trainings, teach backs, and ongoing coaching development. The organization states that it is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace and is 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 one year of teaching or coaching experience in the instructor’s area of expertise.
- Ability to physically demonstrate and effectively teach the selected format.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- For Ultra Fit: background in sprint coaching and sprinting biomechanics.
- For Alpha Strength: Olympic lifting certification (USAW L1, CF-L1, or equivalent).
- For Alpha Conditioning and GTX: strong leadership presence and ability to coach across all fitness levels.
- For CTR: Reformer Pilates experience or certification.
- For MB360: background in yoga, mobility, and/or strength training.
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.
- For Ultra Fit: experience leading group-based athletic conditioning classes.
- For Alpha Strength: experience with goal-oriented athlete development and periodized programming.
- For Alpha Conditioning and GTX: experience in bootcamp-style formats and heart rate-based training.
- For CTR: background in Barre, Yoga Sculpt, Warrior Sculpt, Pilates Mat Fusion, or rhythm-based fitness formats.
- For MB360: strong motivational presence; experience as a yoga teacher, yoga sculpt or barre instructor, or fitness instructor creating impactful class experiences beyond exercise.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and inspiring workouts specific to the selected Signature format.
- Provide coaching cues, progressions, and modifications to support all fitness levels.
- Create a motivating, inclusive, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
