Personal Trainer – Gym Inductions (self-employed opportunity)

motive8 Limited; Oxford, Witney; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive8 is seeking highly motivated personal trainers to deliver group gym inductions at a corporate facility in Witney, Oxfordshire. This self-employed role offers weekday mornings, evenings and weekend availability, with inductions at 30 minutes priced at £21 each.

Ideal candidates will be energetic, reliable and able to maintain high customer service standards while guiding residents through fitness journeys and up-selling additional PT services as required.

Qualifications

• Valid Level 3 Personal Training Certification.
• Hold valid self-employed insurance.
• Experience delivering group gym inductions.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Willing to work mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive group gym inductions for residents.
• Provide 1-1 gym induction sessions on request with a PT consultation.
• Deliver planned, client-specific personal training sessions.
• Manage attendance and admin tasks on the platform.
• Liaise with motive8 head office to ensure consistent delivery.
• Provide guidance to help residents progress with fitness journeys.

Skills

Group inductions

Client communication

Upselling PT services

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Personal Training Certification

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)

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.

4Leisure Recruitment has been engaged as Motive8’s recruitment partner. 4Leisure Recruitment is an independent recruitment partner and is not involved in the hiring process. 4Leisure Recruitment do not use or store your details for any purpose other than for this job application.