*Personal Trainer / Coach — Deddington* £27,000 per year · Full-time, employed · Deddington, Oxfordshire *About Us* At Hall Personal Training, everything is delivered in small groups (max 6:1). That means great coaching and a real community. We help busy people in Oxfordshire build strength, confidence and long-term fitness. Many of our members know they need to exercise but don’t know where to start. Others were once fit and want to get back there. We’re not about quick fixes or gimmicks. We do this properly, for the long term. Training here isn’t about being thrashed into the ground. It’s about great coaching, shared effort, encouragement, and sessions people actually look forward to. *The Role* A full-time, employed coaching role based at our Deddington studio. * 37-hour contract, around 30 hours of it coaching * The remaining time is protected for admin and your own development * One studio, one team, and members you’ll get to build a real connection with This is for someone who wants more than “just a PT job”: a coach who wants to master their craft and become one of the best in the industry. *Our Values* We can teach coaching. What we hire for is how you show up. These five values run through everything we do, and our whole hiring process is built around them. * *Take Ownership.* Don’t wait to be asked. If something needs doing or improving, move it forward and bring solutions, not just problems. * *Courage Over Comfort.* Speak up and challenge respectfully. Have the difficult conversations. Stand your ground when it leads to a better outcome for the member or the team. * *Raise the Standard.* “Is this the best I can give? Is this the best I can do?” Details, effort, energy, cleanliness, communication, professionalism. * *Lead with Care.* People remember how we make them feel. Lead with empathy, patience, attention and genuine care so people feel supported. * *Be a 1-Percenter.* Get a little better every day: physically, mentally, emotionally, professionally, empathetically. Micro improvements compound over time. If these don’t sound like you, that’s fine, but this isn’t the role for you. *What You’ll Do* * Coach small-group sessions (max 6:1) with clarity, energy and attention to detail * Coach people who are new to training or returning after time away * Deliver clear, effective cues for safe, strong movement and progression * Build community within sessions so members feel supported and keep coming back * Give simple, sustainable guidance on lifestyle, habits and nutrition * Engage fully in ongoing CPD and internal coach development *What We’re Looking For* * Whether new to personal training or with years of experience, you need to have a strong love for training * Confident coaching the squat, deadlift, bench press and overhead press, including regressions and progressions * Someone who genuinely enjoys people and builds real relationships *Prerequisites* * Level 3 Personal Training qualification * In-date Emergency First Aid at Work *Who This Isn’t For* * Coaches who aren't serious about personal training being a long-term career * Coaches looking for an easy gig, or to push people hard for the sake of it * Coaches who don’t follow a progressive strength and conditioning programme * Coaches who aren’t interested in ongoing CPD, mentorship or improving their practice * Coaches who want to teach the odd class *Why Join Us* * A stable, employed role * Time for programming and development built into your contract, not squeezed in around sessions * A close-knit coaching team that values quality over ego * Regular CPD and hands-on mentorship built into your week * Clear progression and long-term career development * Members who value coaching, consistency and community *Our Hiring Process* We take hiring seriously, so you’ll know exactly what to expect: 1. *Phone call (30 min).* A chance for us both to see if it’s a fit. *2. Short questionnaire.* A few scenarios about how you’d handle real situations. *3. Train with us.* Join three of our small-group sessions as a member. *4. Trial shift (3 hours).* A programme run-through with our Head Coach, then you coach two sessions. *5. Values conversation (45 min).* About you as a person, not just as a coach. If all of this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you Job Type: Full-time Pay: £27,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company events * Company pension * Employee discount * Employee mentoring programme * Free fitness classes * Gym membership * On-site gym * On-site parking Application question(s): * What unique aspect can you bring to the coaching team? * Tell us about a time something went wrong at work that was at least partly down to you. What did you do next? * What’s the most uncomfortable conversation you’ve had with a client or colleague? Why did you have it? * What’s one thing you do in every session that most coaches don’t bother with? * Tell us about a client who was going through a hard time outside the gym. How did you show up for them? * Tell us a little about your own training Licence/Certification: * Level 3 Personal Trainer (required) Work authorisation: * United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
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