Personal Trainer/Coach

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Company sick pay

Pension

Optional private healthcare

CPD support

Opportunity to be part of the launch &

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Personal Trainer / Coach in Tenterden to join a growing fitness business. You will deliver high-quality group training, create a positive member experience, and help clients achieve fitness goals.

The new facility opens Feb 2027, with the team joining in Jan 2027 to prepare for launch. The role focuses on functional strength & conditioning, coaching groups, and delivering engaging sessions while maintaining a motivating environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Personal Training qualification.
• Experience and genuine interest in functional strength & conditioning.
• Experience delivering group fitness or training sessions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Positive and self-motivated attitude.
• Willingness to learn and take on feedback.
• Ability to work well as part of a close-knit team.
• Ex-Service PTI background would be highly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Coaching
• Deliver engaging and well-structured group coaching sessions
• Maintain a safe, motivating and inclusive training environment
• Work with members of different abilities and fitness levels
• Build strong relationships with members
• Support member progression and retention
• Work towards individual and team KPIs
• Contribute to the development of the new site in Tenterden

Skills

Level 3 PT

Functional strength

Group fitness

Strong communication

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Team player

Ex-Service PTI background

Job description

JMB57 - Personal Trainer / Coach

Location: Tenterden

Salary: £30,(Apply online only) £36,(Apply online only)

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: January 2027

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Personal Trainer / Coach to join an ambitious and growing fitness business at their soon to be new site in Tenterden.

The new facility is expected to open in February 2027, with the successful candidate joining the team in January 2027 to support the launch and get everything ready ahead of opening in Feb 2027.

This is a hands-on coaching role focused on delivering high-quality group training sessions, creating a positive member experience and helping people achieve their fitness goals.

The role would suit someone with a genuine passion for functional strength and conditioning, who enjoys working with people and creating an engaging training environment.

Ex-Service PTIs are particularly encouraged to apply, especially those with experience delivering physical training and coaching groups. Civilian candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience are also welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching
• Deliver engaging and well-structured group coaching sessions
• Maintain a safe, motivating and inclusive training environment
• Work with members of different abilities and fitness levels
• Build strong relationships with members
• Support member progression and retention
• Work towards individual and team KPIs
• Contribute to the development of the new Tenterden site

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Personal Training qualification
• Experience and a genuine interest in functional strength & conditioning
• Experience delivering group fitness or training sessions
• Strong communication skills
• Positive and self-motivated attitude
• Willingness to learn and take on feedback
• Ability to work well as part of a close-knit team
• Ex-Service PTI background would be highly relevant

What's on Offer?

• £30,(Apply online only) £36,(Apply online only) salary
• Full-time position
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company sick pay
• Pension
• Optional private healthcare
• CPD support
• Opportunity to be part of the launch and development of a new fitness facility