At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead energising group exercise classes and optimise a dynamic timetable for our members.
- Company: Join Virgin Active, a leader in health and wellness experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, free gym membership, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant team with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Inspire others to lead healthy lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Personal Training and Group Exercise qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.
Virgin Active is committed to inspiring both new and existing members to lead active, healthy lives through wellness and unique leisure experiences across all our clubs. We recruit only the very best Group Exercise Coordinators to ensure facilities are available to members at all times and maintained in excellent condition.
Responsibilities
- Support the execution and optimisation of a balanced, engaging and commercially strong group exercise timetable
- Deliver your own classes with energy, creativity and unreasonable hospitality
- Recruit, audition and onboard high‑quality instructors, building a talented and motivated team
- Coach and develop instructors, providing feedback and professional development opportunities
- Coordinate workshops, masterclasses and themed events that increase participation and revenue
- Maintain quality control by auditing sessions and ensuring consistently high standards
- Ensure all classes are compliant with health & safety and statutory requirements
- Monitor attendance, occupancy and performance metrics to drive improvement
- Act as a visible ambassador on the gym floor, building strong member relationships
- Minimise cancellations and ensure operational excellence across the programme
- Collaborate with PT, Events and wider club teams to deliver a seamless member experience
Qualifications
- Level 3 Personal Training and Group Exercise qualification
- Proven experience running a successful group exercise timetable
- A genuine passion for health, wellness and delivering world‑class experiences
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a diverse instructor team
- Commercial awareness and confidence interpreting performance data
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
- The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment
Benefits
- 30 days (including bank holidays) annual leave – and we want you to take them
- Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%
- Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy; free membership for your children too, with club V benefits
- Discounts across Virgin Active – everything from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions
- Membership to the Virgin Family network, offering discounts with Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2
- Access to salary finance, including loans and savings plans to help you become a personal finance expert
- Free counselling sessions through the BUPA Employer Assistance Programme (4 sessions)
- Corporate letting services via Dexters with no tenant charges
- ePoints offering online discounts to retailers
- Discount on all Academy courses, taught by top‑grade instructors
Group Exercise Coordinator employer: Virgin Active
At Virgin Active, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and health-focused work culture. As a Wellness Café Team Member at KAUAI in the UK, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, offers competitive benefits like staff discounts and complimentary gym memberships, and promotes teamwork among passionate individuals dedicated to enhancing customer experiences.
