Personal Trainer - Intern

Position Summary

Life Time Personal Training Internship program is designed to for individuals who have a strong desire to make a career in the health and fitness industry. Interns should be looking to acquire an accredited fitness certification an/or degree in a related field. Interns will work closely with the Personal Training Team to learn the skills and abilities needed to be a best in-class fitness professional. Interns will have a dedicated schedule specific to receiving all experiences needed to become a well versed professional. They will observe and have hands on experience opportunities assisting in a variety of Personal Training Services. They will apply all knowledge and experience received to provide a positive member experience that is educational, supporting, and upholds the integrity 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

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.