About the Role
Virgin Active is seeking a Personal Trainer to join its social wellness clubs, where the focus is on changing lives through wellness. The role involves delivering exceptional one-to-one and small group personal training sessions, designing personalised programmes, and building meaningful relationships with members. As part of the team, the trainer will benefit from an employed model with no rent or insurance costs, structured onboarding with up to 110–120 paid hours of development, and access to an industry-leading Training Academy. The role also includes opportunities to deliver HYROX-inspired training sessions as part of Virgin Active's official affiliation with HYROX. This is a permanent, zero-hours position.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional one-to-one and small group personal training sessions
- Design intelligent, personalised programmes aligned to each member’s goals and lifestyle
- Build meaningful relationships that drive long-term engagement and results
- Grow your client base through proactive member interaction, experiences and referrals
- Create standout fitness experiences that elevate the club environment
- Collaborate with club teams to deliver a seamless, premium member journey
- Track progress and continuously evolve your approach to maximise impact
- Represent Virgin Active with energy, credibility and professionalism
- Deliver HYROX-inspired training sessions and programmes
- Support members in preparing for competitive fitness events
- Be part of a globally recognised performance movement
- Build a niche and grow your client base within functional and performance training
Required Experience & Qualifications
- REPS Level 3 or CIMSPA equivalent (for Expert level)
- CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Training qualification (for Elite level)
- Virgin Active Level 4 Nutrition qualification (for Elite level)
- Established, high-performing PT ready to operate at a premium level (for Elite level)
- A genuine passion for changing lives through wellness
- Strong presence and professionalism on the gym floor
- Commercial mindset with the drive to grow your business
- Ability to build trust quickly and create lasting relationships
- Commitment to continuous development and progression
Salary
Benefits & Perks
- No rent to pay
- No requirement to hold your own insurance
- No upfront financial risk
- Structured onboarding with up to 110–120 paid hours of development in your first 8 weeks
- A premium, engaged member base
- A high-quality club environment designed for PT success
- Access to an industry-leading Training Academy that supports your ongoing development
- Opportunities to deliver Group Exercise classes including Strength & Conditioning and Reformer Pilates
- Clear and fast-tracked career progression pathways, including progression from Expert to Icon level
- Flexibility to shape your career across personal training, group exercise, or both
- Accrued annual leave - we want you to take them
- Access to The People’s Pension, with employer contributions at 3%