Personal Training Leader

Life Time Inc.; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

401(k) with discretionary match

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking a Personal Training Manager in Burr Ridge, Illinois, to lead a team of Fitness Professionals, supervise revenue departments, and ensure a high level of fitness education. This role involves managing hiring, budget, and key company initiatives.

Candidates should have significant personal training experience as well as management and sales skills. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) plans, and paid time off, making this an excellent full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of personal training experience at Life Time.
• 2-3 years in sales and program design.
• 2 years of supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Fitness Professionals through their career.
• Develop and oversee personal training programs.
• Manage payroll and ensure budget compliance.

Skills

Personal training experience

Sales and program design

Supervisory and management

Leadership and coaching skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

As a Personal Training Manager, you will lead a team of Fitness Professionals through their career at Life Time. You will supervise all revenue departments and Team Members within Life Time Training. You will oversee the hiring and maintain desired level of fitness professionals (15-50) as well as drive key company initiatives and manage budget and P&L. You will ensure all Fitness Professionals are educated in the Core 3 Method.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures an artistry level member experience on the fitness floor daily
• Develops safe, professional, exciting and comprehensive personal training programs
• Motivates and coaches Personal Trainers to achieve revenue and session goals
• Ensures Trainers are promoting and selling personal training programs
• Completes payroll and ensures payroll expenses are within budgetary guidelines
• Monitors all personal training department supplies and expenditures
• Manages 90-day on-boarding process for new Personal Trainers
• Assesses individual performance, provides feedback, and employee recognition
• Makes hiring, promotion, disciplinary, and termination recommendations to the General Manager
• Conducts weekly Personal Training Department and Management meetings

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of personal training experience at Life Time
• 2 to 3 years of experience in sales and program design
• 2 years of supervisory and management experience
• Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR and AED Certified within 6 months of hire

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field

Pay

This position will be paid on a commission basis tied to performance goals and will be eligible for performance pay based on metrics. The weekly minimum pay for the position will be in excess of one-and-one-half times the applicable minimum wage per hour.

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 Member Additional Benefits

• 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.