Head Coach

Everlast Gyms; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness brand in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Head Coach to inspire members and mentor a team of fitness professionals. You'll deliver high-quality training experiences, drive member engagement, and collaborate on innovative fitness programs. Ideal candidates are Level 3 Personal Trainer qualified, with strong leadership skills and a passion for health and fitness. Competitive salary and development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus earning potential

Ongoing training and development

Group-wide discounts

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Passionate health, fitness, and wellness advocate.
• Skilled in delivering personal and group training.
• Solutions-driven and adaptable communicator.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Fitness Coaches and Personal Trainers.
• Deliver innovative training programmes.
• Drive engagement in national initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Personal Training

Interpersonal Skills

Fitness Knowledge

Motivation

Education

Level 3 Personal Trainer qualified

CIMSPA Practitioner

Job 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.

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.

Additional Information

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.

Here’s what you can expect:

• 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.