Fitness Experience Trainer

YMCA Bournemouth; Poole; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Poole seeks a motivated Fitness Experience Trainer to teach gym classes and support members in achieving their fitness goals. Responsibilities include maintaining gym cleanliness and conducting member inductions. Candidates should have experience in a gym and a Level 2 Gym induction. Ongoing training opportunities are provided, as well as various employee benefits including discounted gym memberships and a competitive pension. Join us in making a positive impact in our community.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Competitive pension contribution

Free access to counselling services

Qualifications

• Experience in a gym is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach gym floor classes.
• Keep the gym tidy and clean.
• Tour potential new members and carry out inductions.

Education

Level 2 Gym induction

Level 3 Personal training

Job description

Job title: Fitness Experience Trainer
Location: Poole
Employment type: Part-time
Working hours: 20 Hours per week Monday – Thursday (excluding bank holidays) (overtime available)
Salary: £12,698.40 per annum
Application closing date: 02.02.2026

About us

YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward‑thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.

About the position

We are looking for a Fitness Experience Trainer to join our team and contribute to the safe running of Bayside, helping our members reach their fitness goals, keeping the gym clean and tidy and taking inductions and gym floor classes. As part of the role, you will work within the sports and leisure department ensuring the safety and welfare of all guests and members using our facilities. You will help our members reach their fitness goals and offer help where needed. This role can be rewarding, fun and can help progress you further into your fitness career.

This role will involve

• Teaching gym floor classes
• Keeping the gym tidy and clean
• Touring potential new members and carrying out inductions for new joiners
• Ensuring that you greet members and guests with a smile and support members needs
• Banking and cash up duties

What we’re looking for

You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities.

Personal attributes

• Approachable
• Enthusiastic
• Reliable
• Punctual

Qualifications and experience

• Experience in a gym (essential)
• Level 2 Gym induction (essential)
• Level 3 Personal training (desirable)

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

Additional information

The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.

Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.

If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click 'CLICK TO APPLY' on the advert via the YMCA Bournemouth website.