Dynamic Personal Training Leader

Company: Life Time
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Position Summary The Lead-Personal Training is responsible for providing mentoring and leadership to the Personal Training department as they deliver Dynamic Personal Training and coaching to members to help them achieve their goals. The Lead-Personal Training will serve as a role-model for Personal Training team members, helping them drive their individual businesses, and will assist the General Manager in ensuring the department meets it overall financial targets. Job Duties/Responsibilities - Develops safe, professional, exciting and comprehensive personal training programs. - Motivates and coaches Personal Trainers to achieve revenue and session goals, ensuring trainers are promoting and selling personal training programs. - Aligning members with the appropriate personal trainer on the team and supports any escalated member issues when needed. - Works with the General Manager to scout and interview new team members, ensuring the completion of the 90-day on-boarding process for new performers. - Ensures members experience an artistry level member experience on the fitness floor daily. Minimum Required Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED - 2 year of personal training experience - Demonstrated Leadership / Management Skills - Demonstrated strong communication, sales, program design, and coaching skills - Demonstrated strong communication, sales, program design, and coaching skills - Ability to drive results through others - Certified Personal Trainer - CPR and AED Certified Preferred Qualifications - Bachelors degree in kinesiology, sports medicine, or a related field - Experience in delivery and overall knowledge of virtual training methodology - Demonstrates success in increasing client acquisition and retention - Ability to manage multiple fitness professionals to a successful outcome - Demonstrates expertise in Life Time business applications (Exerp, Workday, Domo, etc.) ? PayThis position will be paid on a commission basis tied to performance goals and will be eligible for performance pay based on metrics. The weekly minimum pay for the position will be in excess of one-and-one-half times the applicable minimum wage per hour. 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.

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