Assistant Gym Manager

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd; Pilton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A private gym in Pilton is seeking a part-time Assistant Manager & Personal Trainer. This role involves supporting daily operations, delivering personal training sessions, and engaging with members. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification and previous experience in a fitness environment. This position offers flexible hours and an opportunity to impact members' fitness journeys significantly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor.
• Comfortable with light sales activity.
• Ability to balance operations duties with personal training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Gym Manager with daily operations.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group personal training sessions.
• Contribute to a friendly and community-focused environment.

Skills

Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification

Strong people skills

Good organisation and time management

Basic IT skills

Genuine passion for fitness

Job description

Assistant Manager & Personal Trainer (Part-Time) - Private Gym

Reports to: Gym Manager / Owner

Hours: Part‑time Flexible (e.g. 16‑24 hours per week)

Role Summary

We're looking for a part‑time Assistant Manager & Personal Trainer to support the day‑to‑day running of a private gym and deliver high‑quality coaching to our members. This role is a mix of Business and Operations with hands‑on PT on the gym floor.

Key Responsibilities

Assistant Manager Duties

• Support the Gym Manager with day‑to‑day operations standards on the gym floor
• Ensure the gym is clean, safe and well‑presented at all times (equipment checks, cleanliness, lighting, music, atmosphere)
• Handle member queries, issues and feedback professionally and promptly
• Assist with class bookings and timetables, helping to drive attendance
• Support membership sales and retention – club tours, sign‑ups and basic follow‑up with lapsed or at‑risk members
• Help with marketing activities: open days, member events, basic social media content and partnerships with local businesses
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed, including incident reporting and equipment checks

Personal Training & Coaching

• Deliver 1:1 and small group personal training sessions, tailored to member goals
• Carry out consultations and inductions for new members, including basic health screening and programme set‑upBuild and maintain a small but active PT client base during your part‑time hours
• Design and update training programmes (fat loss, strength, performance, general fitness, confidence‑building)
• Provide technique coaching, motivation and basic lifestyle guidance within your remit
• Be a visible, approachable presence on the gym floor – helping with form, answering questions and engaging members

Service & Culture

• Lead by example with a professional, positive and energetic attitude
• Contribute to a friendly, community feel – members are greeted, recognised and supported
• Share ideas to improve member experience (new class ideas, challenges, tweaks to layout or services)

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor
• Strong people skills – confident speaking to members, building rapport and encouraging uptake of services
• Comfortable with light sales activity (tours, consultations, talking about PT packages)
• Good organisation and time management, able to balance ops duties with PT sessions
• Basic IT skills (booking systems, email, social media)
• Genuine passion for fitness, coaching and helping people get results

Desirable

• Previous senior instructor / supervisor / duty manager experience
• First Aid qualification
• Experience delivering small group training or classes
• Confidence creating simple social media content (short videos, photos, member spotlights)