Athletic Reformer (CTR) Instructor

Position Overview

Provides cutting-edge, athletic reformer-based instruction through entertaining, educational, and challenging classes that promote fitness, core strength, and positive self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment. The Athletic Reformer Instructor is passionate about helping members reach their goals through purposeful, reformer-based movement that emphasizes strength, stability, and control.

Maintains positive relationships with members to educate, motivate, and promote a healthy way of life by delivering high-quality, on-brand athletic reformer-based classes rooted in Life Time’s unique method.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality, athletic reformer-based classes that are challenging, motivating, and rooted in Life Time’s signature methodology
• Builds strong connections with members by creating a welcoming, inclusive environment and engaging in meaningful interactions before and after class
• Provides clear instruction on proper form, technique, and movement modifications to ensure safety and success for all participants
• Maintains a clean, organized, and professional studio space before and after each class
• Selects fresh, energizing music that enhances the class experience while maintaining brand-appropriate standards
• Actively promotes Life Time’s programs, services, and classes, encouraging broader member participation
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of the athletic reformer format, consistently delivering an on-brand experience in every class
• Educates members on the value of Signature Memberships and supports the sales process through authentic relationship-building
  
  

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of fitness instructor work experience
• Experience teaching group fitness formats
• Knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics
• Ability to perform an aerobic activity for duration of a class, which may include, but not limited to, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, running, crawling, and kneeling
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds
• Ability to perform exercises specific to athletic reformer-based training
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services
• Ability to perform physical activity including: standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Ability to lift more than 20lbs
• CPR/AED Certification
• Minimum of one of the following Group Exercise Certifications: National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council of Exercise (ACE), American Fitness Aerobic Association (AFAA), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
• Comprehensive Reformer Pilates Certification (For Reformer Pilates roles only)
  
  

Preferred Requirements

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

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 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.