Fitness Trainer

Hyatt; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt in Dubai seeks an experienced Fitness Trainer to deliver personalized sessions and wellness experiences for guests in a luxury hotel setting.

The role combines fitness expertise with refined hospitality, ensuring high standards of safety, professionalism, and guest satisfaction across one-to-one and group activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Fitness Training or related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification with knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized one-to-one fitness sessions based on guests' goals and abilities.
• Conduct professional fitness consultations and basic assessments to recommend programs.
• Design and deliver individual and group fitness activities, including strength and conditioning.
• Engage guests with guidance on techniques, equipment use, and safe practice.
• Maintain luxury service standards and confidentiality in guest interactions.

Skills

Exercise techniques

Strength training

Mobility training

Communication skills

Guest service

Discretion & professionalism

Education

Fitness Certification

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Job Reference/ID: DUB006874

Job Description / Role:

The Fitness Trainer plays an important role in creating a personalized and engaging wellness experience for guests while maintaining the highest standards of service, safety, and professionalism. The role combines fitness expertise with genuine hospitality, ensuring each interaction reflects the attentive and refined experience expected within a five-star environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalized one-to-one fitness sessions based on guests’ individual goals, fitness levels, preferences, and physical capabilities, ensuring sessions are safe, engaging, and results-focused.
• Conduct professional fitness consultations and basic assessments, including gathering relevant health and exercise information, to recommend suitable training programs and wellness activities.
• Design and deliver a variety of individual and group fitness activities, such as strength and conditioning, functional training, mobility, stretching, circuit training, and other appropriate exercise sessions.
• Engage proactively with guests within the fitness and wellness areas, providing knowledgeable guidance on exercise techniques, equipment usage, recovery, and general fitness practices while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate exercises and correct techniques clearly, monitoring guests throughout sessions to promote proper form, safe movement, and effective use of fitness equipment.
• Maintain an excellent understanding of the hotel’s fitness, recreation, spa, and wellness offerings, confidently recommending relevant services and experiences based on individual guest interests.
• Ensure the fitness centre and associated exercise areas are consistently maintained to luxury presentation standards, including equipment arrangement, cleanliness, ambience, availability of amenities, and overall readiness for guests.
• Carry out routine checks of gym equipment and facilities, promptly reporting maintenance concerns, defects, safety hazards, or damaged equipment and following up appropriately to ensure a safe environment.
• Build professional guest relationships through attentive service, remembering preferences where appropriate and adapting training approaches to provide a personalized and memorable wellness experience.
• Support the planning and delivery of wellness initiatives, fitness events, seasonal activities, and guest engagement programs, contributing ideas that enhance the hotel’s overall recreation and wellness offering.
• Maintain accurate records of appointments, personal training sessions, guest preferences, and relevant fitness information while ensuring confidentiality and appropriate handling of guest information.
• Respond professionally to guest requests, feedback, and concerns, coordinating with Spa, Recreation, Front Office, and other hotel departments when necessary to provide a seamless overall guest experience.

Experience Required: Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience as a Fitness Trainer or Personal Trainer, preferably within a luxury hotel, resort, premium gym, or wellness environment.

Education Qualifications:

• Diploma or certification in Fitness Training, Personal Training, Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification with sound knowledge of fitness-related health and safety practices.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of exercise techniques, strength and conditioning, functional training, mobility, stretching, and fitness assessment principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with guests of different nationalities, fitness levels, and individual requirements.
• Professional appearance with a service-oriented and guest-focused approach, demonstrating the discretion, attention to detail, and personalization expected in a five-star luxury hospitality environment.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company:

A global hospitality company operating a broad portfolio of hotel and resort brands across luxury, lifestyle, wellness and select service segments. Properties span destinations worldwide. Its World of Hyatt loyalty programme rewards guests with points, elite tiers and member benefits that can be redeemed for stays and experiences across the group.

Company Industry: Hospitality

Department / Functional Area: SPA FITNESS AND WELLNESS

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)