Personal Trainer

The Montenotte Hotel; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Continual training

Free parking

Complimentary leisure centre access

Job summary

The Montenotte Hotel in Cork is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer to lead fitness sessions and elevate guest experiences in our Motion Leisure Centre. You will work with a team to deliver high standards of service and drive member engagement.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years’ hotel or gym experience, a fitness qualification, and a Lifeguard certificate. Fluent English, strong organizational and communication skills, and flexible hours are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a hotel or gym environment.
• Fitness qualification.
• Lifeguard qualification.
• Ability to maintain high standards of service in Motion Leisure Centre.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong customer and associate relation skills.
• Excellent personal presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Strong leadership and organizatio­n skills.
• Flexible - morning/evening/weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Management team to lead by example and deliver an extraordinary guest experience.
• Deliver fitness classes and supervise fitness staff.
• Ensure the team maintains high standards of service and provides accurate guidance.
• Exceed guest expectations with professional and efficient service.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Hygiene and Cashiering procedures.
• Maximise sales and revenue in Motion Leisure Centre.
• Handle customer queries and complaints professionally.
• Motivate, lead and engage your team at all times.
• Hours vary week to week based on business levels.

Skills

Fitness qualification

Lifeguard qualification

Experience 2-3 years

Customer service

Leadership

Job description

The Montenotte, located in the heart of Cork city is an independent, privately-owned urban resort of wonderland of experiences for guests wanting to live luxury life to the full, go and explore your true nature, run wild, celebrate, and escape to the city. Built within a former 18th Century residence of a Merchant Prince, The Montenotte has a rich heritage that has been preserved throughout the years and updated with a contemporary twist, decadent detailing, and a luxurious finish. Offering guests unrivalled views of the city and harbour, The Montenotte strives to continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for guests, to surprise and savour around every corner.

The Montenotte is a proud member of the prestigious, Small Luxury Hotels of The World

We have been certified a Great Place to Work for 3 consecutive years and are also certified as an Excellent Employer for 2025/2026 as part of Failte Ireland's Employer Excellence Programme.

Our Values are Passion, Ambition, Integrity, and Courage as we journey towards our Vision of being the Leading, Independent, Urban Resort in Ireland.

Property summary:

• 107 stylish guestrooms and suites and 26 self-catering Residences.
• Landscaped Victorian sunken gardens and Woodlands that overlook the port of Cork and the city.
• Cameo Cinema - our own private in-house 50-seater cinema offering nightly movies complimentary for all guests.
• The Gallery Suite - a private meeting and banqueting suite for up to 60 guests
• Bellevue Spa - a luxurious award-winning spa with six treatment rooms, The Salt Room and offering a range of rejuvenating, holistic and relaxing treatments, with product ranges Grown Alchemist & Dermaviduals.
• Motion Health Club - with a 20m indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and state-of-the-art gym with fitness
• The Woodland Suite Experience - nestled within the beauty of the Irish landscape, high above Cork's port, these exclusive suites enhance a sense of exploration and experience, evoking harmony, and calm. Designed with nature at its very core, each environment will feature an inherent luxury, understated elegance, design sensibility and complete exclusivity, guests are able to choose from our River Suites and Woodland Suites.

We are currently recruiting for a: Personal Trainer

The Person:

The successful candidate will have:

At least 2-3 years' experience within either a hotel or gym environment

Fitness qualification

Lifeguard qualification

Ability to maintain consistently high standards of service in Motion Leisure Centre

Strong organization skills

Strong customer and associate relation skills

Excellent personal presentation and communication skills

Excellent customer service

Strong organisation & leadership skills

Flexible - this role involves morning/evening/weekend/weekday work

Candidate must have fluent English

The Role:

You will be required to:

Assist the Management team to lead by example and deliver an extraordinary guest experience.

To assist with delivering fitness classes

To ensure the team deliver at all times the highest quality of service and advice to the guests and members.

Exceed the expectations of all guests within the hotel and to do so in a pleasant and efficient manner in accordance with the established standards in the hotel.

To adhere to all Health & Safety, Hygiene and Cashiering Procedures.

To maximise sales and revenue in Motion Leisure Centre at all times.

To handle customer queries and complaints in a professional, efficient manner.

Motivate, lead and engage your team at all times and especially in the absence of the leisure centre manager.

A competitive salary, continuous training, free parking and complimentary use of our leisure centre is all part of the enticing package that we are offering.

Hours: Working hours will vary week to week dependent on business levels