Personal Training Internship

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

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.