Fitness Instructor

Dean Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff room discounts

Food & beverage discount

Friends & family discount

Training opportunities

Meals on shift

Bike to work

Refer a friend

Wellness access

Employee assistance

Group cinema discounts

Team events

Job summary

Dean Group in Galway is seeking a Fitness Trainer to join Power Gym at The Dean Galway. You will lead high-energy cardio and strength sessions, coach members of all levels, and create an engaging training environment that motivates participation.

This role emphasizes exceptional customer service, safety, class programming, and teamwork with club managers and staff. Mandatory fitness qualifications and a passion for helping others drive community engagement and retention.

Qualifications

• Mandatory fitness qualifications and proven experience in group fitness instruction.
• Strong background in endurance training, HIIT, or functional fitness preferred.
• Excellent personal fitness levels and motivational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic, full body workouts designed for strength and endurance.
• Provide coaching to ensure proper technique and safety.
• Maintain equipment safety and gym policies.
• Foster a welcoming, energetic member experience and engagement.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Endurance training

HIIT

Functional fitness

Communication

Job description

At Dean Group, we reimagine hospitality with character, not conformity. Founded in Dublin and now growing across Europe and the US, we create hotels shaped by personality, culture, and a heart-led hustle. Each of our hotels, restaurants, bars and gyms tells its own story, brought to life through humble hospitality and genuine human connection. Our people are at the centre of it all. They show up with individuality, warmth and curiosity, shaping who we are and how guests experience our hotels every day.

We welcome fresh thinking and imagination, because playing it safe never made anything unforgettable.

We're currently seeking a Fitness Trainer to join the team in Power Gym in The Dean Galway.

Key Areas

• Leading high-energy, engaging, and results-driven fitness classes
• Providing exceptional customer service to members
• Creating an engaging and motivating training environment
• Supporting member retention through relationship-building and engagement
• Upholding operational standards, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance

Job Purpose

The Fitness instructor plays a pivotal role in delivering an intense, results-driven cardio and strength training experience. This role requires energy, skill, and leadership, ensuring members are challenged, motivated, and engaged in every session.

Trainers are responsible for programming and leading classes, coaching members at all fitness levels, and fostering a positive, high-energy atmosphere that aligns with Power's mission. They are expected to embody the Power brand, build strong relationships with members, and drive community engagement and retention.

Power Climb is a high-intensity, low-impact workout that utilizes the VersaClimber to provide a full-body cardiovascular challenge. By mimicking the natural motion of climbing, Power Climb improves endurance, strengthens muscles, and burns more calories per minute than any other cardio machine.

Power MetCon is a functional training workout combining carefully curated cardio and strength exercises designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, increase power output, build strength, and support fat loss. Each session delivers a high-energy full-body challenge focused on performance, conditioning, and movement quality.

Power HYROX is a high-energy conditioning session combining functional strength and performance-based training inspired by the global HYROX race format. The class blends dynamic stations with full-body movements to develop endurance, strength, power, and resilience, helping members build the fitness required for hybrid racing and everyday performance.

Job Description

Class Instruction & Member Engagement

• Lead dynamic, full body workouts designed for strength and endurance
• Deliver clear, effective coaching to ensure proper technique and posture
• Offer modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels
• Keep energy levels high and create an immersive experience through music and motivation

Customer Experience & Service

• Build strong relationships with members, understanding their fitness goals and tracking their progress
• Foster a welcoming, community-driven environment that encourages consistent attendance and engagement
• Maintain a seamless class flow, ensuring smooth transitions between intervals and workout phases
• Work closely with club managers, fellow trainers, and front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless member experience
• Provide feedback and contribute to class programming and updates
• Attend team meetings and training sessions to enhance coaching skills

Operational & Safety Standards

• Maintain class areas and ensure all equipment are safe and well-maintained
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures and gym policies
• Assist members with machine setup, troubleshooting, and proper usage to ensure a safe and effective workout

Requirements:

• Mandatory fitness qualifications and proven experience in group fitness instruction
• Strong background in endurance training, HIIT, or functional fitness preferred
• Excellent personal fitness levels – this is an instructor-led, high-energy class
• Passion for fitness, health, and wellness, with the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Strong communication skills and a positive, engaging personality
• Ability to create a fun, motivating atmosphere while maintaining professionalism
• Appetite to learn, develop, and continuously improve
• Global discounted staff room rates across the group
• 50% off Food and 25% Beverage across the group
• Friends and Family discount
• Continual training and development
• Career progression within the Group
• Gratuities *
• Meals on shift
• Bike to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Wellness at work events and access to wellness platform
• Employment Assistance Programme
• Group discounts for cinema tickets, shopping deals etc
• Regular funfilled activities and gatherings for all teams across the group

*Applicable to certain positions