Head Coach

Everlast Gyms; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness company in Colchester is seeking a Head Coach to inspire and lead the fitness team. This hands-on role includes mentoring trainers, implementing innovative fitness programs, and ensuring high member engagement. Required qualifications include Level 3 Personal Trainer certification and strong leadership skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, ongoing training, and discounts across group brands. Join us to build a rewarding fitness career!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Group-wide discounts

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Passionate about health, fitness, and wellness.
• Strong leadership qualities to motivate the team.
• Up-to-date with fitness industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Represent as a fitness ambassador and lead programs.
• Drive engagement in national initiatives and in-gym challenges.
• Recruit, train, and mentor fitness staff.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Personal training delivery

Group training modalities

Interpersonal skills

Sales and revenue maximization

Education

Level 3 Personal Trainer qualified

CIMSPA Practitioner

Job description

Company Description

As a Head Coach, you’ll take ownership of the fitness product in your gym, leading by example to inspire both members and your team. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll mentor Fitness Coaches and Personal Trainers, deliver innovative training programmes, and drive member engagement. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll be the face of fitness on the gym floor – motivating your team, engaging members, and ensuring that Everlast Gyms delivers the very best fitness experience.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

• Representing Everlast Gyms as a fitness ambassador, always demonstrating our elevated ways of working.
• Leading fitness products such as MOVE, REDEFINE, Personal Training, and Group Training, ensuring delivery is consistently high‑quality.
• Driving engagement in national initiatives like #WorkoutWednesday, in‑gym challenges, and events.
• Advocating for member onboarding programmes, especially MOVE – delivering and training others to build team confidence.
• Owning REDEFINE: driving sales, cohort participation, and member results.
• Recruiting, training, and mentoring Fitness Coaches and Personal Trainers, providing constructive feedback to help them grow.
• Managing group training timetables and monitoring performance against company KPIs.
• Driving new member sales and retention, while maximising revenue opportunities across personal training, memberships, and secondary spend.
• Delivering on‑shift classes and personal training sessions to company standards.
• Leading by example across all areas of the gym, including reception, floor, and member interaction, ensuring every visit exceeds expectations.

Qualifications

About You

• A passionate health, fitness, and wellness advocate.
• Level 3 Personal Trainer qualified and a CIMSPA Practitioner.
• Skilled and experienced in delivering personal training and a variety of group training modalities.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire a team.
• Up‑to‑date with industry trends and fitness innovations.
• Adaptable communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solutions‑driven, ambitious, and always looking to develop yourself and others.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays to support business needs.

Why Join Us?

At Everlast Gyms, you’ll have the chance to build a career in fitness that’s as ambitious as you are. As part of Frasers Group, you’ll benefit from incredible opportunities, rewards, and development across the wider business.

• Competitive salary plus earning potential through personal training and product sales.
• Ongoing training and development to grow your skills and qualifications.
• Opportunity to lead fitness innovation in a fast‑growing, fearless brand.
• Group‑wide discounts across Frasers Group brands.
• Discounted gym membership.

At Frasers Group, we live by our principles:

• Think without limits – move fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you.
• Own it and back yourself – own the basics, your role, and the results.
• Be relevant – to our people, our partners, and the planet.