Group Instructor and Coach
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 helps members feel inspired, supported, and part of a community. Opportunities include sprint-based conditioning, Olympic lifting and strength coaching, group strength and cardio, athletic Reformer training, and mind-body mobility and conditioning. The role involves providing safe, effective workouts; adapting exercises for different fitness levels; and creating a motivating, inclusive group environment. Coaches maintain a clean and professional training space, promote Life Time’s Signature programming and brand culture, and participate in brand trainings, teach-backs, and ongoing coaching development. The position pays a class rate of $45.00 to $80.00, depending on experience, qualifications, and class duration. The class rate covers all working time associated with teaching, including pre- and post-class work.
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 include: sprint coaching and sprinting biomechanics for Ultra Fit; Olympic lifting certification (USAW L1, CF-L1, or equivalent) for Alpha Strength; strong leadership presence and ability to coach all fitness levels for Alpha Conditioning and GTX; Reformer Pilates experience or certification for CTR; and 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 and 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 background as a yoga teacher, yoga sculpt or barre instructor, or fitness instructor creating meaningful class experiences beyond exercise.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and inspiring workouts specific to the assigned Signature format.
- Provide coaching cues, progressions, and modifications to support members at 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.
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.
- Additional benefits for full-time team members: 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 for team members who meet the required income threshold.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
