Personal Trainer-Intern

LTFMGTCO LTF Club Management Co; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and_

401(k) retirement savings with company

Job summary

Life Time is offering a Personal Training Internship in Illinois (Romeoville). This hands-on program targets individuals with an accredited fitness certification or related degree, delivering real-world experience in Personal Training Services with direct mentorship from senior trainers.

Interns follow a structured schedule, gain skills through observation, client interaction, and hands-on training, and contribute to member experience while reflecting Life Time's mission and values.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of health and fitness and human body.
• Punctual, positive and energetic personality.
• Desire to pursue accredited Personal Training Certification or related degree.
• Desire to become Life Time Personal Trainer in near future.
• Willingness to work in other Life Time departments to support customer experience.
• Ability to perform aerobic activity for class duration and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Reads, watches, and completes required training; adheres to all policies and safety standards.
• Provides fitness floor assistance to ensure safety, education, and motivation.
• Fulfills member service requirements like fitness assessments and equipment operations.
• Promotes personal training programs and services.
• Delivers superior customer service to enhance member experience.

Skills

Health & fitness knowledge

Punctual and energetic

Customer service mindset

Certification pursuit

CPR/AED certified

Education

Accredited fitness certification or related degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Life Time Personal Training Internship is designed for passionate individuals ready to launch a career in the health and fitness industry. Ideal for those with an accredited fitness certification or related degree, this hands‑on program provides direct mentorship from top trainers and real‑world experience in Personal Training Services. Interns follow a structured schedule, gaining essential skills through observation, client interaction, and hands‑on training. By applying their knowledge in a dynamic club environment, interns enhance the member experience while upholding the excellence of the Life Time brand.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Reads, watches, engages in all required training's associated with the role and adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Provides fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members
• Fulfills member service requirements such as fitness assessments and equipment operations, service desk duties and fitness equipment cleaning
• Promotes personal training programs and services
• Ensures all members feel competent, confident, and connected by providing superior customer service through complimentary and based services/programming
• Document your experience each week: interesting observations, lessons learned, questions for discussion, comments on workouts observed, useful client communication / training techniques, etc.
• Assist with personal training sessions when appropriate.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Life Time's Mission & Vision, culture and values in all interactions with clients, coworkers and the general public.
• Weekly connects with supervisor to review progress on weekly objectives and set up actions for the upcoming week
• Member experience & engagement activities: Boothing, fitness floor engagement, front desk support, member reach outs, etc.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a working knowledge of health and fitness and the human body, and be able to quickly grasp and apply new concepts.
• Must be punctual while having a positive, enthusiastic, energetic personality that enjoys working with people
• Must have a desire to work towards an accredited Personal Training Certification and/or Degree in a related field
• Must have a desire to work as a Life Time Personal Trainer in the near future
• Must be open to working in other departments at Life Time to support customer experience and engagement
• Must have the ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of a class and be able to bend, stand, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR and AED certified
• Experience working in and/or shadowing at a fitness facility
• Experience with program design
• Experience with coursework related to health and fitness
• Experience in customer service

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 may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.

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.