Mat Pilates Instructor

2 months ago


Columbia, United States Life Time Fitness Full time

Position Summary

Provides cutting-edge Group Fitness and Signature Group Training instruction through a variety of entertaining, educational, and fun classes promoting fitness and positive self-esteem in a safe environment. The Group Instructor & Coach is passionate about helping members reach their goals through Life Time’s scientifically based individualized group training programs. 

Maintains positive relationships with members to educate, motivate, and promote a health way of life by delivering quality, on brand group fit and Small Group training programs.

Alpha Coach

An Alpha coach is a Certified Personal Trainer and has an Olympic Weightlifting Certification (USAW L1 or CF-1). You are motivated by lifestyle changes to support class success and are experienced in building a community of competitive athletes.

Ultra Fit Coach

An Ultra Fit coach is an elite fitness instructor and performance coach ready to push participants to their limits for Life Time's most intense treadmill workout. You command a space and deliver a high-quality class experience while building a community of runners. You are able to execute, demonstrate and develop running/sprinting technique and high-level balance, coordination, and stability movements on the bosu/stability ball.

GTX Coach

A GTX coach is welcoming but commanding and educates while entertaining. You are a master community builder and skilled in managing spaces, people, movement and time. You are able to coach through modifications/progressions for any fitness level.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develops positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes
  • Educates class participants on correct form and alternative moves during the fitness routine
  • Attentively listens to members, answer questions, and engage in conversation before and after classes
  • Cleans and organizes studio space after each Group Fitness class
  • Uses current music for each class that entertains and motivates while ensuring appropriate language
  • Promotes Life Time promotions, programs, products, and services while specifically encouraging participation for Group Fitness classes
  • Teaches Group Fitness Classes and Coaches Small Group Training Classes
  • Cleans and Organizes SGT Area
  • Promotes & Sells Signature Memberships  

Position Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ year of fitness instructor work experience
  • Experience with heart rate training
  • Ability to perform an aerobic activity for duration of a class, which may include, but not limited to, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, running, crawling, and kneeling 
  • Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds
  • Ability to perform exercises specific to the assigned class
  • Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services.
  • Ability to perform physical activity including: standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
  • Ability to lift more than 20lbs.
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Minimum of one of the following Group Exercise Certifications: National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council of Exercise (ACE), American Fitness Aerobic Association (AFAA), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
  • Life Time Fitne Training Certified

​ Preferred Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field

Pay

This position pays a class rate between $50.00 and $85.00, based on experience, qualifications, and duration of the class. The class rate compensates for all working time associated with teaching classes (including without limitation, all time spent in class as well as all pre- and post-class working time). 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 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

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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