Position Overview
Provides cutting-edge, athletic reformer-based instruction through entertaining, educational, and challenging classes that promote fitness, core strength, and positive self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment. The Athletic Reformer Instructor is passionate about helping members reach their goals through purposeful, reformer-based movement that emphasizes strength, stability, and control.
Maintains positive relationships with members to educate, motivate, and promote a healthy way of life by delivering high-quality, on-brand athletic reformer-based classes rooted in Life Time���s unique method.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Delivers high-quality, athletic reformer-based classes that are challenging, motivating, and rooted in Life Time’s signature methodology
- Builds strong connections with members by creating a welcoming, inclusive environment and engaging in meaningful interactions before and after class
- Provides clear instruction on proper form, technique, and movement modifications to ensure safety and success for all participants
- Maintains a clean, organized, and professional studio space before and after each class
- Selects fresh, energizing music that enhances the class experience while maintaining brand-appropriate standards
- Actively promotes Life Time’s programs, services, and classes, encouraging broader member participation
- Demonstrates deep knowledge of the athletic reformer format, consistently delivering an on-brand experience in every class
- Educates members on the value of Signature Memberships and supports the sales process through authentic relationship-building
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1+ year of fitness instructor work experience
- Experience teaching group fitness formats
- Knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics
- 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 athletic reformer-based training
- 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)
- Comprehensive Reformer Pilates Certification (For Reformer Pilates roles only)
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field
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.
