Group Instructor and Coach

Life Time, Inc.; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Product discounts

401(k) match

Training & development

Paid sick leave

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSAs & DCA

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. seeks certified fitness professionals to lead our Signature Group Training formats, including sprint coaching, Olympic lifting, bootcamp-style conditioning, and Reformers-based athletic training.

You will tailor workouts to all fitness levels, deliver clear coaching cues, and foster a dynamic, inclusive class environment. You will also maintain a clean training space, promote Life Time's programming, and participate in ongoing coaching development to enhance member experiences

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• At least one nationally recognized certification related to chosen format.
• 1+ year 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective workouts specific to Signature formats.
• Provide coaching cues, progressions, and modifications for all fitness levels.
• Create a motivating, inclusive, 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.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership presence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/AED Certification

Nationally recognized certification in chosen format

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Tools

Ultra Fit Sprint

Alpha Strength

Alpha Conditioning GTX

CTR Reformer Training

MB360 Mind-Body

Job description

Position Summary

We're seeking passionate, certified fitness professionals to join our team and deliver Life Time's 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.

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 Time's 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 performance -including 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

• 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

Pay

This position pays a class rate between $30.00 and $65.00, based on experience, qualifications, and duration of the class. The class rate compensates for all working time associated with teaching classes (including without limitation, all time spent in class as well as all pre- and post-class working time).

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 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.