What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Fitness Instructor position at Life Time?
Position Summary
We're seeking passionate, certified fitness professionals to join our team and deliver Life Time's premier Signature Group Training format(s). Whether your expertise lies in sprint coaching, Olympic lifting, bootcamp-style conditioning, Reformer-based athletic training, or mind-body performance, we offer a role that empowers you to lead an exceptional member experience aligned with your background.
As a Signature Format Coach, you'll inspire and empower members through high-energy, results-driven programming while cultivating a strong sense of community and belonging. You'll lead with presence, purpose, and a deep understanding of your chosen format's unique identity.
General Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and inspiring workouts specific to your Signature format
- Provide coaching cues, progressions, and modifications to support all fitness levels
- Create a motivating, inclusive, and high-energy group environment
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training space
- Promote Life Time's Signature programming and brand culture
- Participate in brand trainings, teach backs, and ongoing coaching development
Signature Format Opportunities
Ultra Fit - Sprint-Based Conditioning
Best Fit For:Performance coaches or track specialists
Key Focus:High-intensity treadmill intervals, explosive movement, and all areas that improve sprint performance-including agility, balance, power, and mobility
Required:Background in sprint coaching and sprinting biomechanics
Preferred:Experience leading group-based athletic conditioning classes
Alpha Strength - Olympic Lifting & Strength Coaching
Best Fit For:Strength coaches and certified personal trainers
Key Focus:Olympic barbell lifts, progressive strength cycles, and small group performance training
Required:Olympic lifting certification (USAW L1, CF-L1, or equivalent)
Preferred:Experience with goal-oriented athlete development and periodized programming
Alpha Conditioning & GTX - Group Strength & Cardio
Best Fit For:Energetic group fitness instructors and performance-minded coaches
Key Focus:Functional strength, metabolic conditioning, and team-based workouts
Required:Strong leadership presence and ability to coach across all fitness levels
Preferred:Experience in bootcamp-style formats and heart rate-based training
CTR (Core Tone Reform) - Athletic Reformer Training
Best Fit For:Pilates professionals and fitness instructors who enjoy working with music
Key Focus:Full-body athletic movement on the Reformer, core integration, mobility, and rhythmic flow
Required:Reformer Pilates experience or certification
Preferred:Background in Barre, Yoga Sculpt, Warrior Sculpt, Pilates Mat Fusion, or rhythm-based fitness formats
MB360 - Mind-Body Mobility & Conditioning
Best Fit For:Yoga and fitness instructors, mobility specialists, and holistic coaches
Key Focus:Strength, flexibility, mindfulness, mobility, meditation, and functional movement
Required:Background in yoga, mobility, and/or strength training
Preferred:Strong motivational presence; ideal for yoga teachers, yoga sculpt, barre, or fitness instructors looking to create meaningful, impactful class experiences that go beyond exercise
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- CPR/AED Certification
- At least one nationally recognized certification related to your chosen format
- 1 year teaching or coaching experience in your area of expertise
- Ability to physically demonstrate and effectively teach your format
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field
- Experience teaching across multiple fitness modalities
- Familiarity with heart rate training tools and performance data coaching
- Proven ability to build strong member relationships and community engagement
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.