Group Fitness Instructor and Coach

Life Time Inc.; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking passionate and certified fitness professionals for the role of Group Fitness Instructor and Coach in Germantown, Tennessee. This role involves delivering high-energy workouts and fostering a sense of community among members. Applicants should have a background in fitness, hold relevant certifications, and possess excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ year teaching or coaching experience in your area of expertise.
• At least one nationally recognized certification related to your chosen format.
• Ability to physically demonstrate and effectively teach your format.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and inspiring workouts specific to your Signature format.
• Provide coaching cues, progressions, and modifications to support all fitness levels.
• Create a motivating and inclusive group environment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology

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Position Summary

Were seeking passionate, certified fitness professionals to join our team and deliver Life Times premier

Position Summary

Were seeking passionate, certified fitness professionals to join our team and deliver Life Times premier Signature Group Training format(s). Whether your expertise lies in sprint coaching, Olympic lifting, bootcamp-style conditioning, Reformer-based athletic training, or mind-body performance, we offer a role that empowers you to lead an exceptional member experience aligned with your background.

As a Signature Format Coach, youll inspire and empower members through high-energy, results-driven programming while cultivating a strong sense of community and belonging. Youll lead with presence, purpose, and a deep understanding of your chosen formats unique identity.

General Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and inspiring workouts specific to your Signature format
• 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 Times Signature programming and brand culture
• Participate in brand trainings, teach backs, and ongoing coaching development
  
  

Signature Format Opportunities

Ultra Fit Sprint-Based Conditioning

Best Fit For:Performance coaches or track specialists

Key Focus:High-intensity treadmill intervals, explosive movement, and all areas that improve sprint performanceincluding agility, balance, power, and mobility

Required:Background in sprint coaching and sprinting biomechanics

Preferred:Experience leading group-based athletic conditioning classes

Alpha Strength Olympic Lifting & Strength Coaching

Best Fit For:Strength coaches and certified personal trainers

Key Focus:Olympic barbell lifts, progressive strength cycles, and small group performance training

Required:Olympic lifting certification (USAW L1, CF-L1, or equivalent)

Preferred:Experience with goal-oriented athlete development and periodized programming

Alpha Conditioning & GTX Group Strength & Cardio

Best Fit For:Energetic group fitness instructors and performance-minded coaches

Key Focus:Functional strength, metabolic conditioning, and team-based workouts

Required:Strong leadership presence and ability to coach across all fitness levels

Preferred:Experience in bootcamp-style formats and heart rate-based training

CTR (Core Tone Reform) Athletic Reformer Training

Best Fit For:Pilates professionals and fitness instructors who enjoy working with music

Key Focus:Full-body athletic movement on the Reformer, core integration, mobility, and rhythmic flow

Required:Reformer Pilates experience or certification

Preferred:Background in Barre, Yoga Sculpt, Warrior Sculpt, Pilates Mat Fusion, or rhythm-based fitness formats

MB360 Mind-Body Mobility & Conditioning

Best Fit For:Yoga and fitness instructors, mobility specialists, and holistic coaches

Key Focus:Strength, flexibility, mindfulness, mobility, meditation, and functional movement

Required:Background in yoga, mobility, and/or strength training

Preferred:Strong motivational presence; ideal for yoga teachers, yoga sculpt, barre, or fitness instructors looking to create meaningful, impactful class experiences that go beyond exercise

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR/AED Certification
• At least one nationally recognized certification related to your chosen format
• 1+ year teaching or coaching experience in your area of expertise
• Ability to physically demonstrate and effectively teach your format
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors 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
  
  

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.

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