Group Instructor and Coach

Life Time • Apex, NC

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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 the identity of their selected format and creates an exceptional member experience, community, and sense of belonging. 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 coaching safe and effective workouts, supporting participants with cues and appropriate progressions or modifications, and fostering an inclusive, motivating group environment. Coaches also 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.

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 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 a background in 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 all fitness levels for Alpha Conditioning & GTX; Reformer Pilates experience or certification for CTR; and a background in yoga, mobility, and/or strength training for MB360.

Nice To Haves

• 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 & GTX.
• Background in Barre, Yoga Sculpt, Warrior Sculpt, Pilates Mat Fusion, or rhythm-based fitness formats for CTR.
• Strong motivational presence; experience or training in yoga, yoga sculpt, barre, or fitness instruction for MB360.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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