Olympic Lifting Coach

Life Time • Parsippany, NJ

11d

About The Position

Life Time is seeking a certified fitness professional to coach Alpha Strength, its Olympic lifting and strength training format. The coach leads high-energy, results-driven programming focused on Olympic barbell lifts, progressive strength cycles, and small-group performance training, while creating an exceptional member experience and a strong sense of community.

The coach delivers safe, effective workouts, provides cues and appropriate progressions and modifications for different fitness levels, and maintains a clean, organized training space. The role also promotes Life Time’s Signature programming and brand culture and includes participation in brand trainings, teach backs, and ongoing coaching development. The position pays a class rate of $50.00 to $85.00, based on experience, qualifications, and class duration. This rate covers all work associated with teaching classes, including pre- and post-class work.

Team members receive a subsidized membership, product and service discounts, a 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match for those age 21 and older, training and professional development, and paid sick leave where required by law. Additional benefits are available to full-time team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR/AED certification.
• At least one nationally recognized certification related to the chosen format; for Alpha Strength, an Olympic lifting certification such as USAW L1, CF-L1, or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of teaching or coaching experience in the area of expertise.
• Ability to physically demonstrate and effectively teach the format.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with goal-oriented athlete development and periodized programming.
• 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 Alpha Strength format.
• Coach Olympic barbell lifts, progressive strength cycles, and small-group performance training.
• 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.

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 full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; short-term and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans; parental leave and adoption assistance; paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave; and a deferred compensation plan for team members who meet the required income threshold.

What This Job Offers

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