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.                                                               

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

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

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