Sports Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois offers sports visa sponsorship opportunities across professional teams, universities, and recreation companies. Major employers include the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, and Cubs, plus Northwestern University and University of Illinois athletic departments. Chicago dominates the market, with additional opportunities in Rockford, Peoria, and college towns throughout the state.
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Position Summary
PT-Stretch Specialists are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships. They will provide branded Assisted Stretch and Recovery sessions to help members feel and move better. They provide a positive member experience that is educational, supporting, and upholds the integrity of the Life Time Brand.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive client programs that drive client goal achievement and retention
- Leads clients through assisted stretch sessions using techniques like PNF and contract-relax stretching
- Leads clients through recovery sessions using techniques like assisted stretching, hypervolt percussion, and breathing drills
- Reads, watches, and engages in all required training's associated with the role
- Conducts stretch and recovery demos for new clients including pre-participation screening, Medical History, Lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend stretching programs
- Provides fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members
- Promotes and sells stretch session programs and other personal training services
- Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan
- Remains current on certifications, new trends in the industry, credentials and continuing education to advance throughout the levels program
- Ensures all members feel competent, confident, and connected by providing superior customer service through complimentary and based services/programming
- Documents all aspects of client programming
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Years of Experience:
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
- Certified personal Trainer
- CPR and AED Certified
- Knowledge of assisted stretching and other recovery techniques
- 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:
- At least 1 year of personal training experience
- Bachelors degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field
- Assisted Stretching Certification (AIS, FST, or similar)
Pay
This position will be paid commissions between 10% and 60% depending on the product and the Team Member's productivity. The weekly minimum pay for the position will be at least applicable minimum wage for each hour worked.
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 may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.
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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Search Sports Jobs in IllinoisSports Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which sports companies sponsor visas in Illinois?
Major professional teams like the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox, and Fire regularly sponsor H-1B visa and O-1 visas for specialized roles. University athletic departments at Northwestern, University of Illinois, DePaul, and Illinois State also sponsor visas for coaching, sports medicine, and analytics positions. Sports marketing agencies and facility management companies in Chicago provide additional sponsorship opportunities.
Which visa types are most common for sports roles in Illinois?
H-1B visas dominate for data analysts, sports marketers, and business operations roles requiring specialized knowledge. O-1 visas are common for elite coaches, sports scientists, and performance specialists with extraordinary ability. P-1 visas apply to professional athletes, while TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying sports management positions.
How to find sports visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate specializes in connecting international candidates with Illinois sports employers who sponsor visas. The platform filters specifically for sponsorship-willing employers across professional teams, universities, and sports companies. Focus on Chicago-based opportunities, which represent over 70% of the state's sports visa sponsorship jobs, including roles with major league teams and sports marketing firms.
Which cities in Illinois have the most sports sponsorship jobs?
Chicago leads with opportunities across five major professional teams plus numerous sports marketing and management companies. Champaign-Urbana offers university athletic department positions at University of Illinois. DeKalb, Normal, and Carbondale provide college sports opportunities, while Rockford and Peoria have minor league teams and regional sports facilities that occasionally sponsor specialized international talent.
What prevailing wage considerations apply to sports jobs in Illinois?
Illinois sports roles must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements, which vary significantly by position and location. Chicago professional teams typically offer higher wages that easily clear H-1B thresholds, while university positions may require careful wage level analysis. Sports analytics and business roles generally qualify at Level II or III, while specialized coaching positions often reach Level IV requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored sports jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.