Group Instructor and Coach

Life Time Inc.; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products

401(k) retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is seeking passionate certified fitness professionals to join its team as Signature Format Coaches. You will empower members through inspiring workouts tailored to your expertise, whether that's sprint coaching or Reformer-based athletic training.

The role emphasizes high-energy programming and fostering a sense of community. The position offers a competitive class rate, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Certification related to your chosen format.
• At least 1 year of teaching or coaching experience.
• Ability to physically demonstrate the format.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring workouts specific to your Signature format.
• Create a motivating and high-energy group environment.
• Participate in brand trainings and ongoing coaching development.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Leading group-based fitness classes

Member engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Job description

Overview

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.

As a Signature Format Coach, you’ll inspire and empower members through high-energy, results-driven programming while cultivating a strong sense of community and belonging. You’ll lead with presence, purpose, and a deep understanding of your chosen format’s unique identity.

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 $40.00 and $75.00, 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

• 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.