Fitness Coach

JD Gyms; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding gym chain that values fitness and community. As a Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer, you will engage with members, ensuring they experience top-notch service and cleanliness. With management career progression programs and support for your personal training business, this role is perfect for those passionate about fitness and looking to grow in a supportive environment. Join a team that prioritizes member experience and offers numerous benefits to help you succeed in your career.

Benefits

First-month rent free

Access to a growing member base

Support from PT Business Support team

Discounted CPD courses

Free in-club advertising

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Passion for fitness and health is essential.
• Must embody brand standards and values.

Responsibilities

• Engage with members to ensure a world-class experience.
• Deliver engaging group exercise classes and inductions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Passion for fitness

Customer engagement

Adaptability

Team-oriented mindset

Resilience

Education

Fitness qualification

Job description

17 April 2025

Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award-winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm.

We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, stylish environments for our members. Excellent class timetables and robust on-the-ground teams are key to delivering our outstanding fitness offering, so we are always on the lookout for fresh talent.

With ambitious growth and expansion plans, plus access to one of the fastest-growing member bases in the fitness industry, this is an incredibly exciting time to work for JD Gyms. We are seeking new talent in a great environment to develop your career.

We are looking for people who can uphold the highest gym floor standards, from cleanliness to delivering a world-class group exercise programme. If you can help create an environment where #FitnessJustGotSerious, check out the details below:

Employed Fitness Coach and Self-employed Personal Trainer

Initially, you will be employed by JD Gyms on a part-time basis (12 hours a week), completing 3 x 4-hour shifts as a Fitness Coach, with a monthly salary.

JD Gyms offers management career progression programmes to help develop your leadership skills and prepare you for the next career steps.

Outside of your employed hours as a Fitness Coach, you will pay rent monthly and run your self-employed Personal Training business from your gym location, giving you access to thousands of leads from current and new members. Our dedicated PT Business Support team will assist you in building and growing your PT business.

Personal Trainers at JD Gyms can expect:

• One of the lowest monthly rent amounts in the fitness industry
• First-month rent free
• Access to a rapidly growing member base to help build your business
• Support from our PT Business Support team with courses, advice, and coaching
• Discounted CPD courses with industry experts
• Free in-club advertising

Role overview:

Your role is to engage with members to ensure they receive a world-class experience at JD Gyms. This involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness, interacting with members on the gym floor, leading gym inductions, and teaching engaging group classes.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize member experience by engaging with members regularly
• Provide welcoming tours to prospective members, aligning with JD Gyms standards
• Deliver engaging group exercise classes and inductions
• Support prospective members in joining
• Conduct club standards checks and record results accurately
• Support members as needed
• Maintain cleanliness standards as set by management
• Ensure club safety and compliance with health and safety regulations
• Monitor service delivery through feedback and performance metrics
• Operate safely and legally at all times
• Consider environmental and waste management issues
• Analyze data to support new initiatives and developments

Skills and Experience:

• A passion for fitness, health, and wellbeing
• Embodies JD Gyms brand standards and values
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Adaptable to different personalities
• Resilient and receptive to feedback
• Understands the importance of a great member experience
• Flexible with working hours
• Team-oriented and community-minded

We offer our colleagues benefits such as staff discounts and personal development opportunities to support your growth and success at JD Gyms.