Personal Trainer

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No rent to pay

No insurance hassle

No upfront financial risk

110–120 paid hours of development in 8

Industry-leading Training Academy

Premium member base

Group Exercise options including S&C &

Job summary

Virgin Active is seeking Personal Trainers to join its design-led wellness clubs on a zero-hours basis, delivering exceptional one-to-one and small group coaching. You will shape lifestyles, build confidence, and drive life-changing results through personalised programmes and proactive member engagement.

As part of a premium team, you will deliver HYROX-inspired training, foster client relationships, and contribute to a high-quality club experience while progressing within a global performance

Qualifications

• REPS Level 3 or CIMSPA equivalent qualification (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 capable of premium service

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional one-to-one and small group personal training sessions
• Design personalised programmes aligned to members’ goals and lifestyle
• Build relationships to drive long-term engagement and results
• Grow client base through proactive member interaction and referrals
• Create standout fitness experiences that elevate the club environment
• Collaborate with club teams to ensure a premium member journey
• Track progress and adapt coaching to maximise impact
• Provide energy, credibility, and professionalism on the gym floor
• Deliver HYROX-inspired training and support members for events
• Be part of a globally recognised performance movement
• Grow niche within functional and performance training

Skills

Passion for changing lives

Commercial mindset

Trust-building

Professional on gym floor

Education

REPS Level 3 or CIMSPA equivalent

CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Training qualification

Virgin Active Level 4 Nutrition qualification

Elite level performance experience

Job description

About the Role

As a Personal Trainer at Virgin Active, you will be part of a team delivering integrated wellness experiences in sophisticated, design-led social wellness clubs. The role involves shaping lifestyles, building confidence, and playing a direct role in changing lives through exceptional coaching. Virgin Active employs its personal trainers on a zero-hours basis, offering stability and flexibility, with a focus on delivering exceptional one-to-one and small group training sessions.

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)


• Building your PT career and ready to establish a strong client base (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

• £13—£22.66 GBP

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


• Access to an industry-leading Training Academy for ongoing development


• A premium, engaged member base


• A high-quality club environment designed for PT success


• 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


• Access to The People’s Pension, with employer contributions at 3%