Head Trainer - Small Group Personal Training Studio

Chancery Lane / Fleet Street area£32,000 base salary + performance bonus, with total earnings of £35,000–£40,000Full-timeHybrid Personal TrainingHybrid Personal Training (HPT) are looking for an exceptional Head Personal Trainer to join our growing team and take responsibility for coaching standards, client results and long-term member experience at our Chancery Lane studio.This is not simply a coaching role. You will be one of the senior members of the studio team, responsible for delivering outstanding Small Group Personal Training sessions while taking ownership of the ongoing progress, accountability and experience of our members.Who Are We?HPT is a Small Group Personal Training business delivering highly personalised coaching to a maximum of six clients per session.Our service combines strength-focused training, personalised programming, nutrition support, regular assessments and ongoing accountability to help busy professionals achieve significant improvements in body composition, strength and long-term health.We opened our first studio in Bank in 2022 and have since expanded across Central London, building a loyal client base and more than 400 five-star reviews.Our ambition is to build the leading Small Group Personal Training business in the UK while maintaining the coaching standards and individual attention normally associated with traditional one-to-one Personal Training.Why Join HPT?Unlike many traditional Personal Training roles, you are not required to pay gym rent, build your own client book or spend your time marketing yourself to generate income.You will be employed directly by HPT on a competitive salary, with performance-related bonus opportunities taking total earnings to £35,000-£40,000.We provide the clients, systems, programming framework and operational support so you can focus on becoming an exceptional coach, producing outstanding client results and developing your career within a growing fitness business.The role includes:£32,000 guaranteed base salaryPerformance-related bonus opportunitiesPaid holidayWorkplace pension schemeNo gym rent or self-employed feesNo requirement to generate your own client leadsNo requirement to market yourself or build a personal brandPredictable working hours and incomeAn established and growing client baseClear progression into senior coaching, studio management and operational roles as HPT growsWhat Are We Looking For?RoleWe are looking for a Head Trainer to take ownership of the coaching and member experience within the studio.You will lead Small Group Personal Training sessions, oversee the ongoing progress of members and ensure every client receives a consistently high standard of coaching, accountability and support throughout their time with HPT.You will work closely with the Studio Manager, who owns the commercial performance and revenue generation of the studio. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring the clients we bring into HPT achieve excellent results, remain engaged with their training and receive a service that makes them want to stay with us long term.You will also act as the coaching leader within the studio, setting the standard for other trainers and ensuring our programming and coaching methodology are delivered consistently.We value attitude, personality and team fit highly. We can develop technical coaching skills, but we cannot teach professionalism, work ethic, enthusiasm or a genuine desire to help people improve.ResponsibilitiesDeliver approximately 20–25 Small Group Personal Training sessions per weekSet the coaching standard for the studio and lead by example on the gym floorTake ownership of the ongoing progress and accountability of studio membersMonitor member attendance, engagement and progress and proactively intervene where clients are falling off trackConduct onboarding assessments for new clientsConduct regular progress assessments for existing clientsSupport clients with training, nutrition, habits and accountability throughout their membershipIdentify clients at risk of disengaging or cancelling and work proactively to improve their experienceGenerate a consistent stream of strong client transformations, results and success storiesDevelop strong relationships with members and help build a genuine studio communityMaintain consistently high coaching and service standards across the training teamSupport and develop other trainers within the studioEnsure HPT programming is delivered accurately and consistentlyMaintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation across the gym floorTake responsibility for day-to-day equipment and gym-floor maintenanceManage and maintain the studio coaching rotaWork closely with the Studio Manager to improve the overall performance of the studioRequirementsEssential Requirements:Level 3 Personal Training qualificationGenuine passion for training, coaching and helping people achieve meaningful resultsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to build excellent long-term relationships with clientsHigh levels of energy and presence when coachingAbsolute professionalism and reliabilityStrong punctuality and attendance recordNo ego and a strong team-first mentalityHigh personal standards and attention to detailEagerness to continuously learn and improveAbility to take ownership rather than waiting to be told what needs doingComfortable giving clients accountability and having difficult conversations when requiredClear understanding that client results and experience come before personal preferenceAbility to travel to the studio ahead of our 6am opening time where requiredDesirable but not essential:3+ years' experience delivering one-to-one Personal Training, Small Group Personal Training or group fitnessPrevious responsibility for client retention, accountability or member experienceExperience coaching body-composition, strength or lifestyle transformation clientsPrevious leadership or mentoring experience within a fitness environmentResultsHow you will know if you have done an exceptional job in the role:Clients consistently achieve strong and measurable resultsA regular pipeline of exceptional client transformations and success storiesHigh levels of member retention and repeat purchasingStrong member attendance and engagementClients receive regular assessments, accountability and proactive supportCoaching standards remain consistently high across every trainerThe studio maintains an exceptional member experience and five-star reputationOther trainers improve as a result of your leadership and coachingThe Studio Manager has confidence that the existing member base is being exceptionally well looked afterThe studio grows without coaching quality or client experience deteriorating