Personal Training Intern

Life Time Inc.; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and/or

401(k) retirement savings plan with (1

Job summary

Life Time is offering a Personal Training Internship designed for individuals with a fitness certification or related degree. The program provides direct mentorship from top trainers and real-world experience in Personal Training Services within a Life Time club environment to develop essential skills and enhance the member experience.

Interns follow a structured schedule, gain exposure through observation and client interaction, and may assist with training sessions while upholding Life Time's

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of health and fitness and the human body.
• Ability to perform aerobic activity for durations of classes.
• Desire to pursue accredited Personal Training certification/degree.
• Willingness to work across Life Time departments to support customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Reads, watches, and completes required training and follows safety standards.
• Provides fitness floor assistance and education to members.
• Fulfills member service requirements including assessments and desk duties.
• Promotes personal training programs and services.
• Delivers superior customer service to ensure member confidence and engagement.
• Document weekly observations and lessons learned for discussion.
• Assist with personal training sessions when appropriate.
• Demonstrate Life Time values in all interactions.
• Weekly progress reviews with supervisor and action planning.
• Support member engagement activities on the floor.

Skills

People skills

Enthusiastic personality

Punctual

Education

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

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $17.25 and pays up to $20.50, based on experience and qualifications.

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.