Group Instructor and Coach
About The Position
Life Time is seeking passionate, certified fitness professionals to deliver its Signature Group Training formats. Coaches lead format-specific, high-energy, results-driven programming and create an exceptional member experience that reflects the format’s identity while fostering community and belonging. The position is suited to professionals with expertise in areas such as sprint coaching, Olympic lifting, group conditioning, Reformer-based athletic training, or mind-body performance. 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. Coaches are expected to demonstrate and teach their chosen format safely and effectively, accommodate varying fitness levels, maintain a professional training space, promote Life Time’s programming and culture, and take part in ongoing training and 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 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, such as USAW L1, CF-L1, or equivalent.
- For Alpha Conditioning and GTX: strong leadership presence and ability to coach across all fitness levels.
- For CTR: Reformer Pilates experience or certification.
- For MB360: background in yoga, mobility, and/or strength training.
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.
- For Ultra Fit: experience leading group-based athletic conditioning classes.
- For Alpha Strength: experience with goal-oriented athlete development and periodized programming.
- For Alpha Conditioning and GTX: experience in bootcamp-style formats and heart rate-based training.
- For CTR: background in Barre, Yoga Sculpt, Warrior Sculpt, Pilates Mat Fusion, or rhythm-based fitness formats.
- For MB360: strong motivational presence; experience as a yoga teacher, yoga sculpt instructor, barre instructor, or fitness instructor creating meaningful class experiences.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and inspiring workouts specific to the chosen 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.
- Physically demonstrate and effectively teach the chosen format.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
