Personal Trainer

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No rent to pay

No insurance requirements

Accrued annual leave

Training development hours

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Virgin Active is seeking a Personal Trainer to join their evolving social wellness clubs. This role offers you the chance to shape lifestyles and build confidence through exceptional coaching and support.

You will deliver one-to-one and small group personal training sessions, design personalized programs, and grow your client base through proactive engagement. This role provides stability without rent, insurance costs, or upfront financial risk.

Qualifications

• Ready to establish a strong client base as a Personal Trainer.
• Genuine passion for changing lives through wellness.
• Commitment to continuous development and progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and small group personal training sessions.
• Design personalized programmes aligned with member goals.
• Grow client base through proactive member interaction.
• Create standout fitness experiences for club members.
• Support members in preparing for competitive fitness events.

Skills

Building trust

Commercial mindset

Strong presence

Passion for wellness

Education

REPS Level 3 or CIMSPA equivalent

CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Training qualification

Virgin Active Level 4 Nutrition qualification

Job description

About the Role

Virgin Active is evolving into social wellness clubs, offering an integrated approach to wellbeing that combines physical training, mental wellness, nutrition and social experience. As a Personal Trainer, you will shape lifestyles, build confidence and play a direct role in changing lives through exceptional coaching. This employed role provides stability and flexibility, with no rent, insurance costs or upfront financial risk, and includes structured onboarding and access to an industry-leading Training Academy. Virgin Active is also officially affiliated with HYROX, creating opportunities to deliver HYROX-inspired training and support members in competitive fitness events.

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 Personal Trainer)
• Building your PT career and ready to establish a strong client base (for Expert Personal Trainer)
• CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Training qualification (for Elite Personal Trainer)
• Virgin Active Level 4 Nutrition qualification (for Elite Personal Trainer)
• Established, high-performing PT ready to operate at a premium level (for Elite Personal Trainer)
• 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
• Premium, engaged member base
• High-quality club environment designed for PT success
• Access to an industry-leading Training Academy that supports 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
• Access to The People’s Pension, with employer contributions at 3%