Group Instructor and Coach
About The Position
Life Time is seeking passionate, certified fitness professionals to deliver its Signature Group Training formats. Coaches lead programming aligned with their expertise, such as sprint coaching, Olympic lifting, bootcamp-style conditioning, Reformer-based athletic training, or mind-body performance. They inspire and empower members through high-energy, results-driven workouts while cultivating community and belonging, and coach with a strong understanding of their format’s identity. Available formats include Ultra Fit (sprint-based conditioning), Alpha Strength (Olympic lifting and strength coaching), Alpha Conditioning & GTX (group strength and cardio), CTR (athletic Reformer training), and MB360 (mind-body mobility and conditioning). Requirements vary by format and may include sprint coaching and biomechanics, an Olympic lifting certification, group-coaching leadership, Reformer Pilates experience or certification, or a background in yoga, mobility, and/or strength training. Life Time is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace and is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes 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 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.
- Format-specific requirements may include sprint coaching and sprinting biomechanics; an Olympic lifting certification (USAW L1, CF-L1, or equivalent); strong leadership presence and the ability to coach across fitness levels; Reformer Pilates experience or certification; or a 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.
- 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 as a yoga teacher, yoga sculpt or barre instructor, or fitness instructor creating impactful class experiences for MB360.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and inspiring workouts specific 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.
- 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
