Personal Training Leader

Life Time Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and PT

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s%

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Irvine, CA, seeks a Personal Training Leader to guide a team of Fitness Professionals through their careers and oversee the Life Time Training department. You will drive revenue, manage budgeting and P&L, and ensure all staff are LT Method certified.

You will hire, train and mentor staff, develop engaging training programs, and collaborate across teams to deliver outstanding member experiences.

Qualifications

• 3 years of personal training experience at Life Time
• 2–3 years in sales and program design
• 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role within fitness

Responsibilities

• Lead Personal Training team to deliver exceptional member experiences and meet revenue goals
• Develop and oversee safe, professional personal training programs
• Manage team performance, hiring and onboarding
• Handle administrative and operational responsibilities for the PT department
• Conduct personal training sessions to set an example and meet member needs
• Facilitate team communication and inter-department collaboration

Skills

Team leadership

Sales

Program design

People development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

As a Personal Training Leader, 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, oversee hiring and maintain a desired staff size of 15-50 professionals, drive key company initiatives, and manage budget and P&L. You will ensure all Fitness Professionals are certified in the LT Method through our Core 3 philosophy.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead the Personal Training team to deliver an exceptional member experience and achieve revenue goals
• Develop and oversee safe, professional, and engaging personal training programs
• Manage team performance, hiring, and onboarding processes
• Handle administrative and operational responsibilities for the Personal Training department
• Conduct personal training sessions to set an example and meet member needs
• Lead team communication and departmental collaboration

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Years of Experience

• 3 years of personal training experience at Life Time
• 2 to 3 years of experience in sales and program design
• 2 years of leadership or supervisory role within the fitness industry

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR and AED Certified within six months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Team Members

• 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

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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.