Basketball Trainer

Life Time, Inc.; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and/or

401(k) retirement savings plan with公司

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. in Skokie, IL is hiring an Ultimate Hoops Trainer to promote and sell basketball training programs and deliver a high‑quality member experience.

You will drive training revenue through connections with members and prospective clients, while delivering progressive training plans and partnering with staff to raise program awareness. This full‑time role offers a fully subsidized Life Time membership, health plans, 401(k) with match and paid time off, along with ongoing professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years basketball training experience with clients starting at age 5.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and sells Ultimate Hoops basketball training programs, services and products
• Markets and promotes Ultimate Hoops training programs throughout the club using approved marketing materials and processes to increase participation.
• Engages basketball members during high traffic periods to connect with target audience and accumulate additional customers
• Develops and implements comprehensive basketball training programs to ensure clients are achieving measurable results against the progression-based model of Ultimate Hoops
• Keeps the gym clean and presentable to members
• Utilizes ongoing player evaluations to determine starting levels for new clients and progress for current clients
• Advocates for Ultimate Hoops and Life Time in the basketball community
• Partners with other club team members and interest group leads to promote programs
• Attends open house and other club functions to drive program awareness

Skills

Basketball training experience

Sales / marketing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

We love the game of basketball, and because we believe anyone can play, we hope everyone will. We are looking for talented people to inspire our members to keep playing the game. If you wake up every day fired-up to serve our members with your basketball talents, we want you on our squad. We offer a career path in sports, continued investment in our team members' education, provide industry-leading compensation, flexible scheduling, an incredible benefits package and a Life Time membership.

Position Summary

As an Ultimate Hoops Trainer, you will be responsible for selling and promoting providing best‑in‑class basketball instruction programs to acquire and retain recurring members, while delivering a professional, consistent and engaging experience. The primary responsibility is to drive Ultimate Hoops training revenue by connecting with current and potential members.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Promotes and sells Ultimate Hoops basketball training programs, services and products
• Markets and promotes Ultimate Hoops training programs throughout the club using approved marketing materials and processes to increase participation.
• Engages basketball members during high traffic periods to connect with target audience and accumulate additional customers
• Develops and implements comprehensive basketball training programs to ensure clients are achieving measurable results against the progression-based model of Ultimate Hoops
• Keeps the gym clean and presentable to members
• Utilizes ongoing player evaluations to determine starting levels for new clients and progress for current clients
• Advocates for Ultimate Hoops and Life Time in the basketball community
• Partners with other club team members and interest group leads to promote programs
• Attends open house and other club functions to drive program awareness

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years basketball training experience with clients starting at age 5
• Some travel may be required

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• College or Professional basketball playing experience

Pay

This position will be paid on a commission basis tied to performance goals. The minimum pay for the position will be in excess of one‑and‑one‑half times the applicable minimum wage per hour.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• 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 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
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.