Fitness Coach

JD Gyms Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fitness chain in Tees Valley is seeking a part-time Fitness Coach to enhance member experiences, conduct group exercise classes, and maintain club cleanliness. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fitness and well-versed in member engagement. This role offers opportunities for self-employed personal training. Competitive benefits include the first month's rent free and access to extensive support to build your business.

Benefits

First month rent free

Access to a large member base

Dedicated PT Business Support team

Discounted CPD courses

Free in-club advertising

Qualifications

• Passion for fitness, health, and wellbeing.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Understanding of the importance of member experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage members and deliver welcoming tours.
• Conduct group exercise classes and member inductions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Passion for fitness

Adaptability

Resilience

Understanding of member experience

Flexibility in hours

Level 3 Personal Trainer qualified

Education

Level 3 (EQF Level 4) Personal Trainer qualification

Job description

JD Gyms – Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom.

Position: Fitness Coach (Part‑time, 12 hours per week, 3 × 4‑hour shifts). Additional self‑employed Personal Training opportunities are available from the club.

Role overview

To engage with members and ensure they receive a world‑class experience on every visit, upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, gym floor interaction, inductions and group exercise classes.

Responsibilities

• Engage members on the gym floor and deliver welcoming tours in line with JD Gyms brand standards.
• Deliver engaging group exercise classes and informative member inductions.
• Support prospective members with joining JD Gyms as required.
• Conduct club standards checks and record results accurately.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to members as needed.
• Maintain club cleanliness and safety, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Monitor service delivery through performance and member feedback.
• Operate in a safe and legal manner at all times.
• Consider energy/environmental issues and waste management.
• Analyse and present key data to support new ideas, initiatives or developments.

Skills and Experience

• Passion for fitness, health, wellbeing and helping people.
• Representative of, and embodiment of, JD Gyms brand standards and values.
• Enthusiastic, open to learning and able to adapt style to differing personalities.
• Resilient and receptive to feedback.
• Understanding of the importance of a great member experience.
• Flexible in approach to hours worked.
• Level 3 (EQF Level 4) Personal Trainer qualified.

Benefits of the self‑employed PT component

• One of the lowest monthly rent amounts in the fitness industry.
• First‑month rent free.
• Access to a large member base to help grow your business.
• Dedicated PT Business Support team offering courses, insight, advice and coaching.
• Discounted CPD courses with industry experts.
• Free in‑club advertising.

Legal Information

Equal Opportunities – JD Gyms is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin or disability status.