Personal Trainer Level 3 Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you ready to start a career in personal training and joining the world of health and fitness. FitLab Health and Fitness, Worthing is looking for an apprentice to join their friendly team and help flourish as a Personal Trainer whilst building a brand for themselves.

Annual wage: £11,980.80 a year
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Training course: Personal trainer (level 3)
Hours: 5 Days a week Monday to Sunday Shifts to be confirmed.
36 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 2 January
Duration: 1 year 6 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

Duties

Work on front desk to greet members and new comers
Ensure Changing areas and gym floor are checked & cleaned regularly
Complete all the tasks where possible on shift
Identify, suggest and wherever possible implement self development opportunities
Help with any customer questions and queries
Shadowing Personal Trainers during classes and eventually take classes of your own
You will need good communication skills and be comfortable with creative thinking
Experience of working or participating in a team environment
Written, verbal and listening skills
Willing to learn
Reliable
Confident, professional and trustworthy
Work well in a team

Where you’ll work

Fit Lab, 17 Guildbourne Centre

Worthing

BN11 1LZ

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

CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

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

Personal Trainer Apprenticeship Standard L3
Combined L2 Gym instructor certificate

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

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
Customer care skills
Team working
Physical fitness
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

The gym is open from 6am to 9pm so some early starts and late finishes will sometimes be expected.

About this company

Our Worthing gym is equipped with over 250 pieces of state-of-the-art fitness equipment, including dumbbells reaching up to 56KG, perfect for all your strength training needs. Spread across a spacious facility, we ensure a comfortable workout environment with free WiFi and full air conditioning. At FitLab Worthing, we understand that fitness is a personal journey, which is why we offer a rolling monthly contract to give you the flexibility to train on your terms. Our expert personal trainers are always available to support you as you work towards your fitness goals. Conveniently located in the centre of Worthing, FitLab is more than just a gym – it’s a community of like-minded individuals driven by a shared passion for health and wellness. Since opening, we’ve cultivated an inclusive, motivating atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Opportunity to learn and develop within the company. Progression on to higher apprenticeship or training.

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