Life Time
Group Instructor and Coach-Evenings and Weekends
Life Time, Commerce Township, Michigan, United States, 48382
Position Summary
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. 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 performanceincluding 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.
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. 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 performanceincluding 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.