Group Instructor and Coach

About the Role

We’re seeking passionate, certified fitness professionals to join our team and deliver Life Time’s premier Signature Group Training formats. 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.

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

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

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