Personal Trainer

The Personal Trainer sits at the heart of the member experience, combining expertise, presence and commercial awareness to shape lifestyles, build confidence and support members in changing their lives. The role involves delivering exceptional one-to-one and small-group coaching, designing personalised programmes and growing a client base through proactive member interaction, experiences and referrals. Personal Trainers collaborate with club teams to deliver a seamless, premium member journey and represent Virgin Active with energy, credibility and professionalism.

• Deliver exceptional one-to-one and small group personal training sessions.
• Design intelligent, personalised programmes aligned to each member's goals and lifestyle.
• Build meaningful relationships that drive long-term engagement and results.
• Grow the client base through proactive member interaction, experiences and referrals.
• Create standout fitness experiences that elevate the club environment.
• Collaborate with club teams to deliver a seamless, premium member journey.
• Track progress and continuously evolve the coaching approach to maximise impact.
• Represent Virgin Active with energy, credibility and professionalism.
• Deliver HYROX-inspired training sessions and programmes.
• Support members in preparing for competitive fitness events.

• REPS Level 3 or CIMSPA equivalent for the Expert Personal Trainer level.
• CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Training qualification for the Elite Personal Trainer level.
• Virgin Active Level 4 Nutrition qualification for the Elite Personal Trainer level.
• Building a PT career and ready to establish a strong client base for the Expert Personal Trainer level.
• Established, high-performing Personal Trainer ready to operate at a premium level for the Elite Personal Trainer level.
• A genuine passion for changing lives through wellness.
• Strong presence and professionalism on the gym floor.
• Commercial mindset with the drive to grow the business.
• Ability to build trust quickly and create lasting relationships.
• Commitment to continuous development and progression.

• Permanent, zero-hours role.

• £17.30—£17.30 GBP

• Employed model providing stability alongside flexibility and the opportunity to grow earnings.
• No rent to pay.
• No requirement to hold own insurance.
• No upfront financial risk.
• Structured onboarding with up to 110–120 paid hours of development in the first 8 weeks.
• Premium, engaged member base.
• High-quality club environment designed for PT success.
• Access to an industry-leading Training Academy that supports ongoing development.
• Opportunity to be part of a globally recognised performance movement through HYROX affiliation.
• Opportunity to build a niche and grow the client base within functional and performance training.
• Opportunities to deliver Group Exercise classes including Strength & Conditioning and Reformer Pilates.
• Clear and fast-tracked career progression pathways, including progression from Expert to Icon level.