Personal Training Leader

Life Time Inc.; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Apex, North Carolina is seeking a Lead-Personal Training. This role focuses on mentoring the Personal Training department, helping members achieve their personal goals through personalized coaching.

The ideal candidate has leadership skills, a Passion for fitness, and a background in personal training. Responsibilities include developing training programs, coaching trainers, and assisting with recruiting. Join Life Time's commitment to diversity and inclusion while fostering a strong member experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop personal training programs.
• Motivate and coach personal trainers.
• Support member issues.
• Assist in scouting and interviewing new team members.
• Ensure an outstanding member experience.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Coaching skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field

Tools

Exerp

Workday

Domo

Job description

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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop safe, professional, exciting and comprehensive personal training programs.
• Motivate and coach personal trainers to achieve revenue and session goals, ensuring trainers are promoting and selling personal training programs.
• Align members with the appropriate personal trainer on the team and support any escalated member issues when needed.
• Work with the General Manager to scout and interview new team members, ensuring completion of the 90‑day onboarding process for new performers.
• Ensure members experience an artistry level member experience on the fitness floor daily.

Minimum Required 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
• Demonstrated 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.