Group Instructor and Coach

Life Time • Alpharetta, GA

25d

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 their chosen format’s identity while inspiring members and building a strong sense of community and belonging. The role may focus on sprint coaching, Olympic lifting and strength, group conditioning, Reformer-based athletic training, or mind-body performance.

Coaches create a safe, effective, inclusive, and motivating group experience for participants at all fitness levels. They provide coaching cues, progressions, and modifications, 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.

Format opportunities include Ultra Fit (sprint-based conditioning), Alpha Strength (Olympic lifting and strength coaching), Alpha Conditioning and GTX (group strength and cardio), CTR/Core Tone Reform (athletic Reformer training), and MB360 (mind-body mobility and conditioning).

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 area of expertise.
• Ability to physically demonstrate and effectively teach the chosen 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/Core Tone Reform: Reformer Pilates experience or certification.
• For MB360: background in yoga, mobility, and/or strength training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading group-based athletic conditioning classes.
• Experience with goal-oriented athlete development and periodized programming.
• Experience in bootcamp-style formats and heart rate-based training.
• Background in Barre, Yoga Sculpt, Warrior Sculpt, Pilates Mat Fusion, or rhythm-based fitness formats.
• Strong motivational presence for MB360 coaching.
• 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 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.
• Lead format-specific programming, such as sprint conditioning, Olympic lifting, group strength and cardio, Reformer-based athletic training, or mind-body mobility and conditioning.

What This Job Offers

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