Hybrid XT & Alpha Coach

Life Time Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time is seeking passionate, certified fitness professionals to join our Austin team and deliver Life Time’s premier Signature Group Training formats. As a Signature Format Coach, you’ll lead high-energy workouts and foster a welcoming member experience aligned with your format’s identity.

You may coach Alpha Strength or Alpha Conditioning & GTX, focusing on Olympic lifting, functional strength, cardio, and team-based workouts.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Coaching

Group fitness

Leadership presence

Communication

Modifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field

Tools

Heart rate training tools

Job description

Position Summary

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

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.

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

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

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

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.