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Training Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in education, human resources, or a related field. Employers initiate the PERM labor certification process through DOL before filing an I-140 petition, making sponsorship a structured but achievable path to permanent residency.
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As a PT Leader-2, you will lead and develop a team of Fitness Professionals to a successful career at Life Time. You will assist club leadership in bringing the Life Time Training brand and philosophy to life every day through amazing experiences. You will do this by being responsible for the experience on the fitness floor through delivering the best Dynamic Personal Training experience. You will also be responsible for delivering team member one on one's, selling training for our newer Fitness Professionals, coaching live client and member experience sessions, on-boarding of new team members, assisting in managing the connectivity and sales process, educating on all products and services, delivering your own personal production, and helping your team achieve their personal financial goals and those of the division.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages, supports, develops, coaches, and mentors a team of fitness professionals to be successful based on brand and performance expectations. Includes disciplinary and termination actions as needed.
- Responsible for the total experience and results of all clients.
- Be a Player-Coach by setting the example through Dynamic Personal Training through managing your own individual book of business.
- Oversees the quality and consistency of products, services, programs, and fitness floor experience for fitness professional team.
- Determine and implement strategies for ensuring the personal training team meets their productivity goals; drive content for department-wide meetings to achieve these strategies.
- Generates new clients and refers them to appropriate fitness professional based on client needs; Ensures TM has appropriate skills and training to successfully meet member needs.
- Promotes and directs execution of Life Time Training initiatives such as 60 Day and other special events.
- Completes and supports all scheduling, administrative, and coordination tasks for all programs and classes (metabolic, small group, nutrition, etc.).
Minimum Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Certified Personal Trainer.
- CPR and AED Certified.
- 2+ years of personal training experience.
- Demonstrated Leadership / Management Skills.
- Demonstrated strong communication, sales, program design, and coaching skills.
- Ability to drive results through others.
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.).
Pay
This 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.
Position Summary
As a PT Leader-2, you will lead and develop a team of Fitness Professionals to a successful career at Life Time. You will assist club leadership in bringing the Life Time Training brand and philosophy to life every day through amazing experiences. You will do this by being responsible for the experience on the fitness floor through delivering the best Dynamic Personal Training experience. You will also be responsible for delivering team member one on one's, selling training for our newer Fitness Professionals, coaching live client and member experience sessions, on-boarding of new team members, assisting in managing the connectivity and sales process, educating on all products and services, delivering your own personal production, and helping your team achieve their personal financial goals and those of the division.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages, supports, develops, coaches, and mentors a team of fitness professionals to be successful based on brand and performance expectations. Includes disciplinary and termination actions as needed.
- Responsible for the total experience and results of all clients.
- Be a Player-Coach by setting the example through Dynamic Personal Training through managing your own individual book of business.
- Oversees the quality and consistency of products, services, programs, and fitness floor experience for fitness professional team.
- Determine and implement strategies for ensuring the personal training team meets their productivity goals; drive content for department-wide meetings to achieve these strategies.
- Generates new clients and refers them to appropriate fitness professional based on client needs; Ensures TM has appropriate skills and training to successfully meet member needs.
- Promotes and directs execution of Life Time Training initiatives such as 60 Day and other special events.
- Completes and supports all scheduling, administrative, and coordination tasks for all programs and classes (metabolic, small group, nutrition, etc.).
Minimum Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Certified Personal Trainer.
- CPR and AED Certified.
- 2+ years of personal training experience.
- Demonstrated Leadership / Management Skills.
- Demonstrated strong communication, sales, program design, and coaching skills.
- Ability to drive results through others.
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.).
Pay
This 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Training Manager
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to align with the Training Manager job duties. A general business degree may not satisfy PERM's specialty occupation documentation if your employer defines the role around instructional design or workforce development. Get your foreign credentials evaluated to confirm the field match before applying.
Target employers with dedicated training departments
Large manufacturers, healthcare networks, and financial institutions with internal L&D teams file PERM more regularly than staffing firms. A standalone Training Manager role reporting to a VP of HR signals the employer has the org structure USCIS expects for a sponsored position.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Training Manager openings by employers with active green card filing history. Identifying companies that have sponsored similar roles cuts your outreach time and focuses applications on employers already comfortable with the PERM process.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 tier placement
If your employer writes the Training Manager job description requiring only a bachelor's degree, the role likely fits EB-3. Requiring a master's degree or equivalent specialized experience can lift the petition into EB-2, which matters for priority date movement if you're born in a backlogged country.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
DOL requires employers to conduct supervised recruitment before filing PERM, including posting the role for 30 days and documenting applicant rejections. Confirm your prospective employer knows this step takes three to six months before a PERM application can even be submitted.
Verify prevailing wage expectations using OFLC Wage Search
Training Manager prevailing wage varies by location and experience level under DOL's four-tier system. Run your target metro through OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations so you know whether an employer's offer meets the minimum wage DOL will certify on your PERM application.
Green Card Training Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Training Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as human resources, education, or organizational development. EB-2 applies when the employer requires a master's degree or the equivalent in advanced experience. The job description your employer writes for the PERM filing determines which category fits.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for Training Managers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 per year with an annual lottery. A green card through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to two years from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a renewable temporary authorization.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Training Manager candidate?
PERM is primarily the employer's responsibility. DOL requires the employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. workers were displaced. You need to provide educational credentials that match the job description and, if your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation confirming equivalency. Your employer files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL after recruitment concludes.
How can I find Training Manager jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Training Manager roles filtered by employers with documented green card filing history. Targeting companies that have sponsored similar positions before is more efficient than applying broadly and asking during screening calls, since employers unfamiliar with PERM often decline before discussing sponsorship seriously.
Does my country of birth affect my Training Manager green card timeline?
Yes. Priority dates for EB-2 and EB-3 are current for most nationalities, meaning no waiting period after I-140 approval. Candidates born in India or China face significant backlogs in both categories due to per-country annual limits under U.S. immigration law. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin showing current priority dates by country and preference category.