Lead - Personal Trainer

Life Time Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness provider in Austin, Texas is seeking a Lead-Personal Training to mentor the Personal Training department. The role involves developing dynamic training programs, motivating staff, and aligning members with trainers. Candidates should have a high school diploma, personal training experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a chance to influence team success and enhance member experiences in a diverse, equitable workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of personal training experience.
• Certified Personal Trainer.
• CPR and AED Certified.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive personal training programs.
• Motivates Personal Trainers to achieve goals.
• Works with General Manager in hiring processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales

Program Design

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field

Job description

Overview

Position Summary The Lead-Personal Training is responsible for providing mentoring and leadership to the Personal Training department as they deliver Dynamic Personal Training and coaching to members to help them achieve their goals. The Lead-Personal Training will serve as a role-model for Personal Training team members, helping them drive their individual businesses, and will assist the General Manager in ensuring the department meets its overall financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Develops safe, professional, exciting and comprehensive personal training programs.
• Motivates and coaches Personal Trainers to achieve revenue and session goals, ensuring trainers are promoting and selling personal training programs.
• Aligning members with the appropriate personal trainer on the team and supports any escalated member issues when needed.
• Works with the General Manager to scout and interview new team members, ensuring the completion of the 90-day on-boarding process for new performers.
• Ensures members experience an artistry level member experience on the fitness floor daily.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of personal training experience
• Demonstrated Leadership / Management Skills
• Demonstrated strong communication, sales, program design, and coaching skills
• Ability to drive results through others
• Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR and AED Certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, sports medicine, or a related field
• Experience in delivery and overall knowledge of virtual training methodology
• Demonstrates success in increasing client acquisition and retention
• Ability to manage multiple fitness professionals to a successful outcome
• Demonstrates expertise in Life Time business applications (Exerp, Workday, Domo, etc.)

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.