Intern-Personal Trainer

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.

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.

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.

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $15.50 and pays up to $18.50, based on experience and qualifications.

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.