Personal Trainer – Gym Inductions (self-employed opportunity)

4Leisure Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive8 is seeking highly motivated Personal Trainers to deliver group gym inductions at a new Oxford facility. This self-employed role involves running group induction sessions, plus optional 1-1 PT consultations and upselling PT services.

Ideal candidates are energetic, professional, and able to manage attendance records and health disclosures. Valid Level 3 PT certification and self-employed PI cover are required.

Qualifications

• Must be self-employed with valid PI cover (£5m) and Level 3 PT certification.
• Available for morning, evening and weekend shifts.
• Freelance role delivering gym inductions and PT sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group gym inductions (30 mins)
• Deliver 1-1 PT consultations on request
• Upsell Personal Training services to members
• Manage attendance and records on the platform
• Ensure health disclaimer via motive8 QR code
• Provide high level customer service to prospective members

Skills

Group inductions

Personal training

Customer service

Upselling

Education

Level 3 Personal Training Certification

Tools

Motive8 platform

Job description

Highly motivated Personal Trainers wanted in Oxford
Personal Trainer - Gym Inductions (self-employed opportunity/adhoc)

We are not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Location: Oxford / Witney

Salary: £21 per group induction delivered (30mins)

*Please Read Before Applying* - this is a freelance based opportunity for an average of 10-20 weekly bookings for the first 2 weeks at gym launch. Successful candidates will need to be registered as self-employed and hold a minimum of 5 million Professional Indemnity Cover within their insurance.*

We are currently looking for a reliable, driven, highly motivated personal trainer to join our personal training team primarily to deliver group inductions for a corporate gym facility located in Witney, OX29 0YL, with weekday mornings, evening and weekend availability.

The gym is due to launch from 26th October 2026 and we are looking for 1-2 freelance personal trainers to be available for the following initial schedule:

W/C 26th October and W/C 2nd November: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur and Fri 9am/9.30am and 5.30pm/6pm (x4 inductions per day)

W/C 9th November: to be confirmed, likely to be same as above but less sessions

W/C 23rd November onwards: x1/x2 regular weekly sessions

As part of the role, you will be responsible for enforcing the below process for each group induction appointment:

• Retrieve the sign-up sheets for respective induction sessions when arriving to building reception
• Marking persons present and sending motive8 photos of all completed attendance records
• Ensuring all residents complete their motive8 Health Disclaimer via the QR code provided (this has to be checked for all participants before starting the induction)

The role will involve delivering gym induction sessions in small groups and 1-1 settings dependent on client requests, upselling as well as delivering our Personal Training services.

This is a great opportunity for any self-employed trainers looking to earn additional income, with potential to develop a PT client base within the sites inductions are delivered at.

The payrate offered is £21 per group induction delivered (30mins)

You will be highly approachable, energetic and work with attention to detail, providing a high level of customer service to prospective members of the residential gym.

Job specifics will include:

• Delivering comprehensive group gym facility inductions to include the gym, studio, and leisure areas
• Upon request, delivering specialized 1-1 gym induction sessions consisting of an additional PT consultation and taster session within the appointments
• Delivering planned, client-specific personal training sessions
• Managing your administration duties, such as marking attendance for any appointments delivered on our platform
• Delivery of in-depth group inductions including demonstrations of how to operate all cardiovascular equipment, resistance equipment and any accessory equipment including free weights
• Being thorough with each induction session on aspects surrounding health and safety protocol and leisure facility rules
• Ensuring the attendance for all appointments carried out is updated in a timely manner
• Liaising with motive8 head office management team to ensure that delivery is consistent managed professionally
• Providing advice and guidance to help residents succeed with their fitness journey

You will be an effective communicator and maintain communication between all relevant parties in a professional manner, working with guidelines provided on the essentials to be covered within an induction. You should also have experience in delivering fitness training sessions, and have a confident and articulate approach to the way you work.

Please note you do need to hold valid self-employed insurance (or willing to obtain), as well as a valid Level 3 Personal Training Certification in order to be considered for the role.

About Us:

Motive8 is a friendly and diverse health and fitness company. Our specialist areas include bespoke gym design, personal training, fitness services and gym & spa management.