Level 3 Personal Trainer Apprenticeship

Summary

Roots Fitness, an independent personal training gym, delivers high-quality training in a fun, supportive small group setting. We seek an enthusiastic apprentice passionate about fitness and eager to build a long-term career. The ideal candidate will embrace a healthy lifestyle and have a strong interest in exercise, sports, and overall fitness.

Wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Personal trainer (level 3)
Hours: Will include some weekends, early mornings (from 6am) and evenings (until 8pm) to support business needs.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 February
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

We are not looking for someone that knows it all already, we are looking for someone who is willing to listen and learn from some of the best personal trainers in Newcastle. In addition, we are looking for someone who is energetic, not shy but friendly and patient with clients. It is important to have good rapport, build trust and long-term relationships with clients.

It can be really tough starting out in the fitness industry (with 80% of new personal trainers failing to make it work!). Expect anti-social hours and starting out with some of the boring jobs initially, cleaning, tidying up the gym etc. But at Roots we WILL drop you in the deep end. We will have you in real sessions shadowing a professional personal trainer and very quickly you will find yourself responsible for your own clients. This is in addition to the fully funded level 3 personal training qualification you will receive (remote learning with in-person examinations). This combination will set you up for a bright career in the fitness industry.

Responsibilities:

Complete the Level 3 Personal Training course - part time remote learning (provided by CMS)
Support the Personal Trainers in their sessions, shadow and learn from them
General duties around the gym, ensure the training environment is hygienic and tidy, maintain equipment, stock take, general tasks as assigned
Later stages - with support from our qualified personal trainers, be responsible for managing your own clients, train them towards their goals and manage their programme and provide nutrition advice
The ability to be confident to teach group sessions
Communication to speak to members and build a clientele of new membership
The ability to work unaided when training permits

A level 2 Gym Instructor qualification is an advantage but not essential

If you have read the above and are now more keen than ever then please apply.

Where you’ll work

Roots Fitness

Bellingham Drive

North Tyneside Industrial Estate

Newcastle

NE12 9SZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Personal trainer (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Ability to apply appropriate methods and techniques to facilitate clients’ desired physiological goals.
Assess clients’ readiness to change behaviour and apply effective change strategies, communication techniques and motivation to facilitate healthy behaviours that move them towards their goals and promote programme adherence.
Implement a range of theories relating to client motivation and behaviour change.
Identify commonly occurring conditions and provide information, advice and support to clients where required.
Promote wellness advice and demonstrate an understanding of how modern lifestyles impact upon the health and wellbeing of the client, providing signposting to appropriate professionals where relevant.
Design, tailor and coach an effective exercise programme, using appropriate equipment. Continuously monitor and review the effectiveness of the exercise programme to ensure it is engaging, varied and progressive to clients’ needs and goals, whilst following the principles of training and exercise science.
Develop and deliver exercise sessions in environments other than the gym to individuals and small groups. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of these exercise programmes and amend accordingly.
Correctly demonstrate a wide range of exercise techniques, carry out reviews and advise clients on their performance and apply suitable adaptations for those at different levels of fitness.
Analyse clients’ performance and apply suitable adaptations, regressions, progressions and corrective strategies to ensure continued success.
Analyse client’s dietary habits and identify areas for improvement.
Apply nutritional principles when developing exercise and lifestyle programmes for clients.
Ensure the use of appropriate IT systems to support and manage all aspects of a personal training business such as record keeping, sales and invoicing, client and group management, class scheduling, retention levels and session reminders.
Manage the effectiveness of a client’s exercise programme through the use of appropriate available systems.
Use appropriate products to support and manage clients effectively. Present, analyse and interpret data and information in line with professional practice.
Provide a high standard, client focused service through excellence in the fitness environment and application of best practice such as injury prevention and risk management.
Demonstrate tact and discretion when handing client data, adhering to relevant legislation
Ability to effectively communicate with clients using a range of techniques.
Be able to interpret and evaluate communication and adapt own communication styles in order to encourage and motivate clients to achieve their goals.
Ability to implement and adapt strategies to successfully gain and retain clients, ensuring the development and sustainability of the client base.
Plan and regularly review business performance in order to meet business goals and targets whilst identifying areas for improvement.
Implement a variety of effective marketing strategies to engage prospective clients.
Ability to promote and sell products and personal training services.

Your training plan

L3 Diploma in Personal Training

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your
working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills.
You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions. All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

3 subjects including maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Good attendance record
Adaptable
Self Motivated

Other requirements

Make sure you check the location so you can travel on a daily basis. This role will be on a shift basis so some early mornings or late evenings will be involved.

About this company

About Us - Roots Fitness, Newcastle Welcome to Roots Fitness, Newcastle’s premier independent personal training gym. At Roots Fitness, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their health and fitness goals through personalised training programs in a supportive and energetic environment. Our focus is on creating a welcoming community where individuals can thrive, guided by our team of experienced trainers. We specialise in high-quality personal training, offering both one-on-one and small group sessions that are designed to motivate, challenge, and empower. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, our tailored approach ensures you receive the guidance and encouragement needed to succeed. At Roots Fitness, we believe in fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere where fitness is not just a routine but a lifestyle. Join us and become part of a vibrant community that supports and celebrates every step of your fitness journey.

https://www.roots-fitness.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Free use of the gym, referral scheme, free parking and use of facilities.

After this apprenticeship

Potential to progress into a permanent, full time Level 3 Personal Trainer position for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Katrina Clarke

katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924 470477

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296250.

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Closes in 17 days (Saturday 15 February at 11:59pm)

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