Group Fitness Instructor

Life Time•Evanston, IL

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 aligned with the identity of their selected format and help members enjoy an exceptional experience and a sense of community and belonging. Available formats include Ultra Fit (sprint-based conditioning), Alpha Strength (Olympic lifting and strength coaching), Alpha Conditioning & GTX (group strength and cardio), CTR (athletic Reformer training), and MB360 (mind-body mobility and conditioning). The role involves coaching classes, adapting instruction to participants’ fitness levels, maintaining the training space, promoting Signature programming, and participating in training and professional development. The position pays a class rate of $40.00 to $75.00, based on experience, qualifications, and class duration. This rate covers all working time associated with teaching classes, including time spent in class and pre- and post-class work. Team-member benefits include a subsidized membership, discounts on Life Time products and services, a 401(k) plan with company discretionary match for eligible team members age 21 and older, training and professional development, and paid sick leave where required by law. Full-time team members are eligible for additional benefits, including 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; and a deferred compensation plan if income requirements are met.

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 relevant 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 & 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.
Ultra Fit: experience leading group-based athletic conditioning classes.
Alpha Strength: experience with goal-oriented athlete development and periodized programming.
Alpha Conditioning & GTX: experience in bootcamp-style formats and heart rate-based training.
CTR: background in Barre, Yoga Sculpt, Warrior Sculpt, Pilates Mat Fusion, or rhythm-based fitness formats.
MB360: strong motivational presence; experience or expertise in yoga, yoga sculpt, barre, or fitness instruction.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and inspiring workouts specific to the selected Signature format.
Provide coaching cues, progressions, and modifications to support 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 chosen format.

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.
For eligible full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
For eligible full-time team members: short-term and long-term disability insurance.
For eligible full-time team members: life insurance.
For eligible full-time team members: pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
For eligible full-time team members: parental leave and adoption assistance.
For eligible full-time team members: paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
For eligible full-time team members meeting the income threshold: deferred compensation plan.