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Trainer roles in corporate learning, fitness, athletic conditioning, and workforce development can qualify for CPT when the work directly ties to your degree program. Your DSO must confirm the training function integrates with your curriculum before you accept an offer or begin any paid hours.
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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
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.
For California residents, please review https://my.lifetime.life/policy/ca-privacy-policy.html for information about our privacy practices, including the information we collect and your rights relating to your information.
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.
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
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.
For California residents, please review https://my.lifetime.life/policy/ca-privacy-policy.html for information about our privacy practices, including the information we collect and your rights relating to your information.
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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Do Trainer jobs qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role directly integrates with your degree curriculum. A Trainer position in corporate learning and development qualifies for a student in an organizational psychology or human resources program. A fitness or athletic trainer role qualifies for kinesiology or exercise science students. Your DSO confirms the fit based on your specific program's learning objectives, not the job title alone.
Can I do CPT at a gym, sports facility, or private training studio?
CPT is allowed at private employers, including gyms, studios, and sports organizations, as long as the employer qualifies as a legitimate business and the role connects to your curriculum. The employer doesn't need to be a large corporation. Your school requires an offer letter with the employer's name, your specific duties, and the employment dates to process the authorization.
How do I find Trainer employers who have hired F-1 CPT students before?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Trainer openings by work-authorization history, so you can prioritize employers familiar with F-1 students and CPT paperwork. Employers who've navigated CPT before move faster on onboarding and are less likely to rescind offers once you explain the authorization requirements to HR.
Does full-time CPT as a Trainer affect my OPT eligibility?
It does if it accumulates to twelve months or more of full-time CPT across your entire program of study. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, doesn't count toward that threshold regardless of how long it runs. Before accepting a full-time Trainer role lasting a full academic year, confirm the OPT impact with your DSO in writing.
What documentation does my employer need from me to onboard me on CPT?
Your employer needs your I-20 with the CPT authorization printed on page two, showing the employer name, start and end dates, and whether the authorization is full-time or part-time. They'll also complete your I-9 using that I-20 alongside your passport or other identity document. Some employers request a letter from your DSO confirming the CPT is curriculum-related, so carry one in case HR asks.