PT Apprentice

Summary

We’re looking for passionate and driven fitness professional to join the GAINZFIT dream team! Whether you’re leading group classes, delivering 1-1 personal training, or keeping the gym running smoothly, you will be always learning, whilst working towards a L3 PT apprenticeship.

Wage: £9,984 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course: Personal trainer (level 3)
Hours: 30 hours comprising of 24 hours on the gym floor and 6 hours of learning. Hours over 7 Days Must be fully flexible with hours
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 31 March
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

The skills you will need:

Fitness Expertise - A solid understanding and interest of exercise science, nutrition, and training principles
Coaching & Motivation – The ability to inspire, guide, and support members of all fitness levels, helping them push past barriers and achieve their goals
Communication & People Skills – Friendly, approachable, and confident when engaging with members, offering advice, and creating a positive gym environment
Class Instruction & Group Energy – Experience (or willingness to learn) in delivering high-energy group training sessions that keep members coming back for more
Sales & Business Awareness - A proactive mindset for promoting GAINZFIT services, personal training packages, and retaining members
Teamwork & Initiative – Ability to work independently while also contributing to the gym’s daily operations, cleanliness, and overall vibe

If you’re a fitness enthusiast who thrives on helping others and loves the gym environment, we want to hear from you!

Where you’ll work

129 QUEEN STREET

MORLEY

LEEDS

LS27 8HE

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

Level 3 Personal Trainer Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
On-the-job training and assessment throughout the programme
Off-the-job training to acquire the required knowledge and skills

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Math’s and English GCSE’s (grade C/4 or above)
Science (grade C/4 or above)

Other in:

Sports Coaching (grade 4 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Passionate
Willing to learn
L2 Gym Instructor equivalent

Other requirements

The opening hours of the gym are: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 9:00pm / Saturday 6:00am - 6:00pm / Sunday 8:00am - 4:00pm, so you will be expected to be flexible in your working hours. Physically fit and ambitious.

About this company

We’ve brought together a group of passionate, highly qualified professionals who are committed to making your fitness journey exceptional. From expert trainers to friendly front-desk staff, each member of our team is dedicated to providing personalised attention, guidance, and support. They bring a mix of knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine care that fosters a welcoming and motivating environment. Whether it’s helping you perfect your form, setting achievable goals, or just cheering you on, our team is here to inspire and elevate every step of your fitness experience.

https://gainzfit.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The applicant should want to develop a career in the fitness Industry, becoming a Level 3 Personal trainer in a busy, unique gym helping our community to become the best version of themselves
If you're ready to step up, learn, and be part of something bigger, we want you on our Dream Team

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Mandy Hodson

mandy@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924614523

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304685.

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Closes in 19 days (Friday 14 March at 11:59pm)

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