Good company, but too many problems - Assistant Department Head Life Time Employee Review

3.0
Apr 22, 2014
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Pros

The Life Time that I work at itself is phenomenal. A huge perk of working there is the free all access platinum membership you get as an employee. A majority of the time the members are kind and understanding and the team members all share one common goal. You do find that many of each clubs employees are about changing lives positively, not making all the money.

Cons

Corporate is a problem. I can understand that we're a business and about making money, but it seems like it's all about pushing our products and not about actually helping the members in their pursuit of healthier lives. There is a terrible turnover ratio, in the three years that I have been at this location I have had four different 'department heads'. As a mid-level employee at Life Time, the pay is terrible. Even in a management position you do not make very much (i.e. Swim Supervisor makes $8.50, and Assistant Department Head makes $10.50-$11). I can not be guaranteed 40 hours every week, so I am unable to declare full time status.

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5.0
Apr 11, 2026
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Pros

Nice coworkers and accommodating management, amazing benefits and access to gym, fun work environment and good bartender training

Cons

Schedule made a month in advance and very difficult to switch shifts when it was finalized

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Life Time Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review! We’re grateful for your perspective and glad to hear that you’ve had positive experiences with the Life Time community. We’re committed to creating an environment where our team members feel valued and supported, and your feedback helps reinforce that mission. Thank you for being an important part of Life Time!
3.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Members are great and free membership is a perk. Coworkers are supportive.

Cons

You will be micromanaged to death, whether you have three weeks of experience or 20 years. Policies are vague. Communication with leadership is poor. You can be a strong, experienced performer and have very few classes, or brand new and get 8 a week. There appears to be no logic or strategy to anything that happens.

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