Group Instructor and Coach

Life Time•Chanhassen, MN

About The Position

Life Time is seeking passionate, certified fitness professionals to lead its Signature Group Training formats. Coaches deliver high-energy, results-driven programming while creating an exceptional member experience and fostering community and belonging. Instructors lead with presence and purpose, understand the identity of their chosen format, and tailor their coaching to that format. Available formats include Ultra Fit, focused on sprint-based conditioning; Alpha Strength, focused on Olympic lifting and strength coaching; Alpha Conditioning and GTX, focused on group strength and cardio; CTR (Core Tone Reform), focused on athletic Reformer training; and MB360, focused on mind-body mobility and conditioning. Class rates range from $45 to $80, depending on experience, qualifications, and class duration. The rate covers teaching and associated pre- and post-class work. All team members receive a subsidized membership, discounts on Life Time products and services, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a discretionary company match for 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 health coverage, disability and life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care plans, parental leave and adoption assistance, paid time off, and a deferred compensation plan if they meet the required income threshold. Life Time states its commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace and to equal opportunity employment, with recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion based on merit and qualifications.

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 area of expertise.
Ability to physically demonstrate and effectively teach the chosen format.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Ultra Fit: background in sprint coaching and sprinting biomechanics.
Alpha Strength: Olympic lifting certification, such as USAW L1, CF-L1, or equivalent.
Alpha Conditioning and GTX: strong leadership presence and ability to coach across all fitness levels.
CTR: Reformer Pilates experience or certification.
MB360: background in yoga, mobility, and/or strength training.

Nice To Haves

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 as a yoga teacher, yoga sculpt or barre instructor, or fitness instructor seeking to create impactful class experiences.
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.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and inspiring workouts tailored to the chosen Signature format.
Provide coaching cues, progressions, and modifications to support participants 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.
For Ultra Fit, coach sprint-based conditioning, including treadmill intervals, explosive movement, agility, balance, power, and mobility.
For Alpha Strength, coach Olympic barbell lifts, progressive strength cycles, and small-group performance training.
For Alpha Conditioning and GTX, coach functional strength, metabolic conditioning, and team-based workouts.
For CTR, coach full-body athletic movement on the Reformer, core integration, mobility, and rhythmic flow.
For MB360, coach strength, flexibility, mindfulness, mobility, meditation, and functional movement.

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