Personal Trainer-Intern

Life Time Inc.•Romeoville, IL

About The Position

The Life Time Personal Training Internship is designed for people preparing to launch a career in health and fitness. Intended for individuals with an accredited fitness certification or a related degree, this hands-on program provides mentorship from experienced trainers and practical experience in Personal Training Services. Interns follow a structured schedule and develop skills through observation, client interaction, and hands-on training. In a club environment, they apply their knowledge to support the member experience and uphold the Life Time brand. The intern assists members on the fitness floor, supports member-service activities, promotes personal training services, documents weekly learning, and may assist with personal training sessions when appropriate. The role includes weekly progress check-ins with a supervisor and member engagement activities. Interns are expected to follow company policies and safety standards and demonstrate behaviors consistent with Life Time’s mission, vision, culture, and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of health and fitness and the human body, with the ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts.
Punctuality and a positive, enthusiastic, energetic personality that enjoys working with people.
Desire to work toward an accredited personal training certification and/or a degree in a related field.
Desire to work as a Life Time Personal Trainer in the near future.
Ability to perform aerobic activity for the duration of a class and to bend, stand, reach, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CPR and AED certification.
Experience working in or shadowing at a fitness facility.
Experience with program design.
Coursework related to health and fitness.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Complete required role-related training and follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Assist members on the fitness floor to support safety, provide education, and motivate members.
Perform member-service tasks, including fitness assessments, equipment operation, service desk duties, and fitness equipment cleaning.
Promote personal training programs and services.
Provide superior customer service through complimentary and paid services and programming, helping members feel competent, confident, and connected.
Document weekly experience, including observations, lessons, questions, workouts observed, and useful client communication or training techniques.
Assist with personal training sessions when appropriate.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Life Time’s mission, vision, culture, and values in interactions with clients, coworkers, and the public.
Meet weekly with a supervisor to review progress on objectives and plan actions for the upcoming week.
Participate in member experience and engagement activities, such as booth events, fitness floor engagement, front desk support, and member outreach.
Be open to working in other Life Time departments to support customer experience and engagement.

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