At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of personal trainers to deliver top-notch fitness experiences.
- Company: Join Virgin Active, a leader in wellness and fitness innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of transforming clubs into social wellness hubs that connect communities.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 3 or 4 Personal Trainer qualification.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Virgin Active are committed to changing people's lives for the better through wellness.
Our team are dedicated to delivering a unique leisure and relaxation experience throughout all our clubs.
All our team members pride themselves on incorporating Virgin Active values and ensuring the highest Brand Standards into their work, so our members can experience the finest facilities and service.
So, we take value in recruiting only the very best
Personal Training Manager to join our Club Management teams, to lead our Personal trainer Teams to provide our members with the finest fitness and wellness sessions in the industry.
It’s a truly exciting time to be joining Virgin Active. We are transforming our clubs and redefining who we are — evolving into social wellness clubs that connect people, movement, relaxation and community all under one roof.
With refurbishments underway across the majority of our estate and a renewed focus on experience‑led wellness, this role plays a key part in shaping the first impression of our new era.
The
Personal Training Manager is responsible for working alongside other club management to ensure that the in‑club product offering is fully synchronized and available to our members.
The Role
- Own the Personal Training weekly plan with clear actions, targets and reviews; drive PT penetration, DD uptake and revenue through new client acquisition and strong member retention.
- Deliver exceptional member journeys and outcomes, elevate session quality, consultations and trials; ensure a seamless path from first purchase to long‑term engagement.
- Ensure best‑in‑class PT operations, maintain strong in‑club processes, system adherence, timely resolution of flagged sessions, and robust end‑to‑end member journeys.
- Recruit, develop and retain top PT talent, hire qualified trainers, deliver a structured 12‑week onboarding, run mentorship programmes, workshops and targeted coaching.
- Build a high‑performance culture aligned to our purpose, hold regular 1:1s and progression reviews, motivate through recognition, and foster a fun, results‑driven team environment.
- Use data and digital to drive results, translate dashboards into weekly actions across penetration, productivity, conversion, bookings and churn; keep PT profiles compelling and up to date.
- Uphold brand standards, safety and compliance, ensure safe practice, safeguarding, floor standards, current certifications and up‑to‑date risk assessments.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to maximise impact, partner with GM, Product, Membership and Group Exercise to align targets, lead flow, promotions, pilots and new SOPs.
Qualifications
- Personal Trainer Level 3 or Level 4 or CIMSPA equivalent qualification
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Personal Training Manager 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.
