Olympic Lifting Coach

Life Time • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

Life Time is seeking passionate, certified fitness professionals to coach its Signature Group Training formats. The Olympic Lifting Coach role falls within Alpha Strength, a format focused on Olympic barbell lifts, progressive strength cycles, and small-group performance training. The coach inspires and empowers members through high-energy, results-driven programming, while building an inclusive community and delivering an exceptional member experience. Coaches provide safe, effective workouts, adapt instruction for different fitness levels, and maintain a professional training environment. They also promote Life Time’s Signature programming and participate in brand training, teach-backs, and ongoing coaching development.

The position pays a class rate of $70.00 to $105.00, based on experience, qualifications, and class duration. The rate compensates for all work associated with teaching classes, including time spent in class and 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 coverage; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans; parental leave and adoption assistance; paid time off; and a deferred compensation plan if income requirements are met.

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 Olympic lifting and strength workouts.
• Provide coaching cues, progressions, and modifications to support members 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.

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

What This Job Offers

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