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Personal Training Intern

Life Time
Urbandale, IA Intern
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026

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

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.

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