Personal Trainer / Fitness Coach - Edinburgh

JD Gyms; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fitness brand in Edinburgh is seeking a passionate Personal Trainer to engage with gym members and deliver motivating sessions. Applicants must possess a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification along with strong communication and proactive skills. This part-time role offers competitive pay, a free gym membership, and career progression opportunities. Additionally, trainers will have the chance to build their own personal training business within the club, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Free JD Gyms membership

JD Group staff discounts

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Employee discount programme

Career progression opportunities

1st month rent free

Qualifications

• Level 3 regulated Personal Trainer qualification is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others are required.
• Must have a positive, proactive attitude and high energy.

Responsibilities

• Engage with members and build lasting relationships on the gym floor.
• Deliver motivating group sessions and inductions.
• Support members with technique, confidence, and motivation.
• Maintain cleanliness and equipment care.
• Promote personal training services to enhance club retention.
• Showcase skills to interact with a large member base.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Proactive attitude

Education

Level 3 regulated Personal Trainer qualification

Job description

Personal Trainer / Fitness Coach - Edinburgh

Various Locations | Part-Time | Competitive Pay

Are you passionate about fitness and love helping others smash their goals? At JD Gyms, we’re looking for energetic, approachable, and inspiring Fitness Coaches to lead from the front and bring our gym floors to life.

This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to build your career, and be part of one of the UK’s fastest‑growing fitness brands.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be a visible, friendly presence on the gym floor—engaging with members and building lasting relationships.
• Deliver safe, effective, and motivating group sessions and inductions.
• Support members with technique, confidence, and motivation.
• Help maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and equipment care.
• Promote your personal training services and contribute to club energy and retention.
• Interacting with one of the largest member bases to showcase your skills and help grow your business fast.
• Promote your personal training services and contribute to club energy and retention.

What You’ll Bring

• Level 3 regulated Personal Trainer qualification (essential).
• Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others.
• Positive, proactive attitude and high energy.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Free JD Gyms membership.
• JD Group staff discounts.
• Company pension scheme.
• Wellbeing support & employee discount programme.
• Career progression into Duty Manager, AGM, or GM roles.
• Hear more about being a self‑employed Personal Trainer.
• One of the lowest monthly rent amounts in the fitness industry.
• Opportunity to grow your own PT business within the club.
• 1st month RENT FREE.

📩 Apply now and become a motivator, role model, and game‑changer at JD Gyms.