CPT Training And Development Jobs
Training and Development CPT jobs let F-1 students apply instructional design, needs analysis, and adult learning theory in real workplace settings. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect directly to your enrolled program. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) keeps your full-time enrollment requirement intact.
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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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTraining And Development CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Training and Development internship automatically qualify for CPT?
Not automatically. CPT requires the work to be an integral part of your curriculum, which your DSO determines on a case-by-case basis. A Training and Development role qualifies only if it ties to a specific course, practicum, or degree requirement in your program. A general internship with no curricular connection does not meet the standard, regardless of how relevant the duties seem.
Can I do part-time CPT in a Training and Development role while taking a full course load?
Yes. Part-time CPT is defined as fewer than 20 hours per week and does not affect your full-time enrollment requirement. Many Training and Development positions, including instructional design projects and training coordination roles, lend themselves to part-time schedules. Your I-20 will specify the authorized hours, and you cannot exceed them without a new authorization from your DSO.
Will using CPT affect my OPT eligibility later?
Part-time CPT, no matter how many semesters you use it, does not reduce your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you plan to pursue OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT usage carefully and discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before accepting any full-time CPT position in Training and Development.
How do I find Training and Development employers who are open to CPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you search Training and Development roles filtered by employers with work authorization filing history, which helps you focus on companies already familiar with F-1 work authorization. Look for mid-size organizations with established HR or Learning and Development departments, as they typically have internal processes for onboarding international interns and are more likely to have someone who understands CPT documentation requirements.
What documentation does an employer need from me to start a CPT job in Training and Development?
Your employer needs your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization, your F-1 visa, and your passport. The I-20 must list the employer name, start and end dates, and whether the authorization is full-time or part-time. Some employers also request your I-94 record. CPT does not require an Employment Authorization Document from USCIS, which is one of the practical advantages over OPT for students starting mid-semester.