Group Instructor + Coach
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 aligned with their chosen format, inspire and empower members, and cultivate community and belonging. Format opportunities include Ultra Fit (sprint-based conditioning), Alpha Strength (Olympic lifting and strength coaching), Alpha Conditioning and GTX (group strength and cardio), CTR (athletic Reformer training), and MB360 (mind-body mobility and conditioning). The role includes delivering safe and effective workouts, adapting coaching for different fitness levels, maintaining a professional training space, promoting Signature programming, and participating in training and ongoing coaching development. Pay includes a base hourly rate equivalent to minimum wage and a class rate of $60.00–$95.00, depending on experience, qualifications, and class duration. The class rate covers working time associated with teaching, including pre- and post-class work. All team members receive a subsidized membership, discounts on Life Time products and services, a 401(k) plan with company discretionary 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 medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; flexible spending and dependent care plans; parental leave and adoption assistance; paid time off; and, if income requirements are met, a deferred compensation plan.
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 include: 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 the ability to coach across fitness levels for Alpha Conditioning and GTX; Reformer Pilates experience or certification for CTR; or a background in yoga, mobility, and/or strength training for MB360.
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.
- 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 creating impactful class experiences beyond exercise.
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 selected format.
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 eligible full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- For eligible full-time team members: short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- For eligible full-time team members: life insurance.
- For eligible full-time team members: pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
- For eligible full-time team members: parental leave and adoption assistance.
- For eligible full-time team members: paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
- For eligible full-time team members who meet the required income threshold: deferred compensation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
